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Postural hypotension
Author(s) -
Tonkin Anne L
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1995.tb139980.x
Subject(s) - fludrocortisone , ephedrine , medicine , anesthesia , intensive care medicine , hydrocortisone
Postural hypotension is a common and important problem in elderly patients and necessitates a careful review of medication and lifestyle factors which may precipitate it. Drugs to be avoided if possible include diuretics, α‐adrenoceptor blocking agents and nitrates. Drugs which may be useful in general practice include low‐dose fludrocortisone, ephedrine and caffeine.