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Review
. 1995 Apr 17;162(8):436-8.

Postural hypotension

A L Tonkin  1
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  • PMID: 7746182
Review

Postural hypotension

A L Tonkin. Med J Aust. .

Abstract

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, alpha-adrenoceptor blocking agents and nitrates. Drugs which may be useful in general practice include low-dose fludrocortisone, ephedrine and caffeine.

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  • Postural hypotension.
    O'Shea RF. O'Shea RF. Med J Aust. 1995 Jul 3;163(1):52. Med J Aust. 1995. PMID: 7609696 No abstract available.

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