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The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
2. Cardiovascular system
2.7. Sympathomimetics
2.7.1. Inotropic sympathomimetics
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2.7.2. Vasoconstrictor sympathomimetics
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MIDODRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (tablets)
Restrictions:
Restricted to specialist initiation for the treatment of severe orthostatic hypotension in adults due to autonomic dysfunction when corrective factors have been ruled out and other forms of treatment are inadequate.
2.7.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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