Drinela 5mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: December 11th, 2025

Drinela 5mg Tablet is a product of La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Composition: Midodrine (5mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 686.20

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All Details About Drinela 5mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Drinela 5mg Tablet

Description:

Drinela 5mg Tablet is used to treat low blood pressure (hypotension). It is used in patients who experience dizziness due to low blood pressure while standing up suddenly from a sitting or lying position. This medicine causes tightening of blood vessels and results in an elevation of your blood pressure.

Drinela 5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. This medicine is taken during daytime hours when people stand most often. However, it should not be taken if you are going to lie down for a long time after a dose. Headache, blurred vision, nausea, heartburn and difficulty in urination may be seen as side effects in some patients.

Uses:

Treatment of Low blood pressure

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Drinela 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Drinela

Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Nausea
Rash
Challengingy in urination
Supine hypertension
Urinary retention
Goosebumps

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Drinela 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Drinela 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Drinela 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Drinela 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Drinela 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Drinela 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Does Drinela 5mg Tablet raise blood pressure?

Affirmative, Drinela 5mg Tablet may cause high blood pressure when you are lying flat on your back (supine hypertension). This medicine should only be used by people whose low blood pressure affects their day-to-day lives and in people who cannot be treated successfully with other therapies.

Does Drinela 5mg Tablet affect heart rate?

Drinela 5mg Tablet may slow down the heart rate slightly. It should be used cautiously when used with other medicines (beta blockers, digitalis, etc.), which can further slow down the heart rate. Tolerants should be monitored if they experience symptoms that are suggestive of a slow heart rate.

Why can't I lie down after taking Drinela 5mg Tablet?

You should not lie down immediately after taking Drinela 5mg Tablet because of the risk of supine hypertension (high blood pressure, which occurs when you are lying flat on your back). Therefore, it is recommended to take the last daily dose at least 4 hours before bedtime. To lower the chance of high blood pressure while lying down at night, try keeping your head raised.

Does Drinela 5mg Tablet work immediately?

Drinela 5mg Tablet takes about 1 hour to show its effects. However, the action lasts for a short time only, the effect persists for about 2-3 hours.

How do I take Drinela 5mg Tablet?

Drinela 5mg Tablet should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. Drinela 5mg Tablet is taken orally with or without food. Swallow Drinela 5mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Usually, it is advised to take the medicine three times a day [morning, midday, and late afternoon (before 6 pm)] with a gap of at least 3 hours. Take the last daily dose of Drinela 5mg Tablet before an evening meal and at least 4 hours before bedtime.

Who should not take Drinela 5mg Tablet?

Drinela 5mg Tablet is not advised for patients having an allergy to any component of the product, severe heart disease, unusually slow heart rate, high blood pressure, or conditions causing tightening of the arteries. Along with that, treatment with Drinela 5mg Tablet should be avoided if the patient has an enlarged prostate gland, urinary retention (when the bladder can’t empty properly), pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal medulla), acute or severe kidney disease, overactive thyroid, poor vision as a result of diabetes, and narrow-angle glaucoma (elevated pressure in the eye).

Is any monitoring required during Drinela 5mg Tablet treatment?

You may need to check your blood pressure and get your kidney and liver function tests done before you start taking Drinela 5mg Tablet. Once you begin the treatment, keep a constant track of your blood pressure and heart rate, especially after lying down.

How will I know that I have developed supine hypertension?

Symptoms of supine hypertension include chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, headache, and blurred vision. If you develop these symptoms, tell your doctor immediately. The doctor may reduce the dose of Drinela 5mg Tablet or may discontinue treatment if the symptoms persist.

Can I take metoprolol with Drinela 5mg Tablet?

Using Drinela 5mg Tablet and metoprolol together can make your heart rate considerably slow. Hence, you need to be careful while using both together. If you experience slow pulse, dizziness, and fainting, inform your doctor as the dose of these medicines may need to be modified.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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