title: Postural hypotension.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology, University of Adelaide, SA.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Tonkin
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007024:Hypotension, Orthostatic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*