Pseudoephedrine producing postural hypotension in a pilot.
A pilot taking pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) experienced postural hypotension documented as being caused by the drug. This care reemphasizes the potential hazard of self-medication for upper respiratory tract symptoms by flight crew members.
D000328:Adult; D000337:Aerospace Medicine; D004809:Ephedrine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007024:Hypotension, Orthostatic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D013237:Stereoisomerism
D004809:Ephedrine