Tonkin A L
Department of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology, University of Adelaide, SA.
Med J Aust. 1995 Apr 17;162(8):436-8.
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.
体位性低血压在老年患者中是一个常见且重要的问题,需要仔细审查可能引发该问题的药物和生活方式因素。尽可能避免使用的药物包括利尿剂、α-肾上腺素能阻滞剂和硝酸盐类药物。在全科医疗中可能有用的药物包括小剂量氟氢可的松、麻黄碱和咖啡因。