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PGY1 Resident @NatalieHaddadRx will be presenting an exciting Grand Rounds topic today. Join us with live tweets starting at 11 am CST as she discusses the role of midodrine for vasopressor discontinuation! 
Use of #midodrine has increased nearly 50% from 2011 through 2016, and its use has likely increased further in recent years. What is its role in vasopressor discontinuation?
Midodrine is a prodrug with its active metabolite desglymidodrine acting as an alpha-1 agonist. Its peak effect on blood pressure occurs in 1-2 hours with a half life of 3-4 hours. ⌛️
