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amoxapine and Hypotension, Orthostatic

amoxapine has been researched along with Hypotension, Orthostatic in 2 studies

Amoxapine: The N-demethylated derivative of the antipsychotic agent LOXAPINE that works by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine, serotonin, or both; it also blocks dopamine receptors. Amoxapine is used for the treatment of depression.
amoxapine : A dibenzooxazepine compound having a chloro substituent at the 2-position and a piperazin-1-yl group at the 11-position.

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
"Severe orthostatic hypotension is more likely to develop in depressed patients with left ventricular impairment and/or in patients taking other drugs like diuretics or vasodilators."2.38Review of the cardiovascular effects of heterocyclic antidepressants. ( Glassman, AH; Preud'homme, XA, 1993)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Glassman, AH2
Preud'homme, XA1

Reviews

1 review available for amoxapine and Hypotension, Orthostatic

ArticleYear
Review of the cardiovascular effects of heterocyclic antidepressants.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1993, Volume: 54 Suppl

    Topics: Amoxapine; Antidepressive Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Bupropion;

1993

Other Studies

1 other study available for amoxapine and Hypotension, Orthostatic

ArticleYear
The newer antidepressant drugs and their cardiovascular effects.
    Psychopharmacology bulletin, 1984,Spring, Volume: 20, Issue:2

    Topics: Amoxapine; Antidepressive Agents; Bupropion; Cardiovascular System; Electrocardiography; Humans; Hyp

1984