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2-propanol and Hypotension, Orthostatic

2-propanol has been researched along with Hypotension, Orthostatic in 1 studies

2-Propanol: An isomer of 1-PROPANOL. It is a colorless liquid having disinfectant properties. It is used in the manufacture of acetone and its derivatives and as a solvent. Topically, it is used as an antiseptic.
propan-2-ol : A secondary alcohol that is propane in which one of the hydrogens attached to the central carbon is substituted by a hydroxy group.

Hypotension, Orthostatic: A significant drop in BLOOD PRESSURE after assuming a standing position. Orthostatic hypotension is a finding, and defined as a 20-mm Hg decrease in systolic pressure or a 10-mm Hg decrease in diastolic pressure 3 minutes after the person has risen from supine to standing. Symptoms generally include DIZZINESS, blurred vision, and SYNCOPE.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"This could be the explantion for the orthostatic hypotension found in patients taking L-dopa for Parkinsonism."2.63Action of dopamine on the human iris. ( Calne, DB; Spiers, AS, 1969)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Spiers, AS1
Calne, DB1

Trials

1 trial available for 2-propanol and Hypotension, Orthostatic

ArticleYear
Action of dopamine on the human iris.
    British medical journal, 1969, Nov-08, Volume: 4, Issue:5679

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Dilatation; Dopamine; Dopamine Antagonists; Female; Guanethidin

1969