Midodrine (CED0005277)

Midodrine is an organic compound with the chemical formula C12H18N2O4 and an average molecular weight of 254.28 g/mol. Midodrine belongs to the methoxybenzenes, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. The compound is recorded as being found in or released from 17 different sources across several categories. Within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products, it is identified as a cardiac stimulant, excluding cardiac glycosides. In the category of food, food processing, and cookware, it is associated with food preservation and the processing of fish. Its presence is also noted in building and construction materials, including floors, fencing, and tents or canopies. Additionally, it is found in household cleaning and consumer products, specifically pipe accessories, tobacco smoke filters, perfumes within soaps and detergents, and non-electric simulated smoking devices. It is further recorded in electrical and electronic equipment, including antennas, auxiliary devices, electrodes, electric switches, and electrically stimulated smoking devices. At the molecular level, midodrine interacts with three recorded protein targets. It functions as an agonist of the Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor (ADRA1A), the Alpha-1B adrenergic receptor (ADRA1B), and the Alpha-1D adrenergic receptor (ADRA1D). The recorded route of exposure for this compound is oral.