Classic symptoms of nOH include orthostatic dizziness, lightheadedness, or the “feeling that you are about to black out.”1,2
Parkinson's disease (PD)
Multiple system atrophy (MSA)
Pure autonomic failure (PAF)
Non-diabetic autonomic neuropathy
Dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency
Vasodilators
Diuretics
Antihypertensives
Other medications
Hypovolemia
Cardiac insufficiency
Impaired venous return
References:
1. NORTHERA [package insert]. Deerfield, IL: Lundbeck. 2. Freeman R. N Engl J Med. 2008;358(6):615-624. 3. Goldstein DS, Sharabi Y. Circulation. 2009;119(1):139-146. 4. Bradley JG, Davis KA. Am Fam Physician. 2003;68(12):2393-2398. 5. Gibbons CH, Schmidt P, Biaggioni I, et al. J Neurol. 2017;264(8):1567-1582. 6. Freeman R, Wieling W, Axelrod FB, et al. Clin Auton Res. 2011;21(2):69-72. 7. Kaufmann H, Malamut R, Norcliffe-Kaufmann L, et al. Clin Auton Res. 2012;22(2):79-90. 8. Figueroa JJ, Basford JR, Low PA. Cleve Clin J Med. 2010;77(5):298-306. 9. Kaufmann H, Norcliffe-Kaufmann L, Palma JA. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2015;13(8):875-891. 10. Isaacson SH, Skettini J. Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2014;10:169-176. 11. Goldstein DS, Pechnik S, Holmes C, et al. Hypertension. 2003;42(2):136-142. 12. Isaacson SH. Am J Manag Care. 2015;21(suppl 13):s258-s268. 13. Data on file. Deerfield, IL: Lundbeck.
Please see Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning for supine hypertension.
For more information, see the full Prescribing Information.
Indications and Usage
NORTHERA (droxidopa) is indicated for the treatment of orthostatic dizziness, lightheadedness, or the “feeling that you are about to black out” in adult patients with symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH) caused by primary autonomic failure (Parkinson’s disease [PD], multiple system atrophy, and pure autonomic failure), dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency, and non-diabetic autonomic neuropathy. Effectiveness beyond 2 weeks of treatment has not been established. The continued effectiveness of NORTHERA should be assessed periodically.
Important Safety Information
WARNING: SUPINE HYPERTENSION
Monitor supine blood pressure prior to and during treatment and more frequently when increasing doses. Elevating the head of the bed lessens the risk of supine hypertension, and blood pressure should be measured in this position. If supine hypertension cannot be managed by elevation of the head of the bed, reduce or discontinue NORTHERA.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
ADVERSE REACTIONS
DRUG INTERACTIONS
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
For more information, please see the full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning for supine hypertension.