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methylphenidate and Hypotension, Postural

methylphenidate has been researched along with Hypotension, Postural in 3 studies

Methylphenidate: A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE.
methylphenidate : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of the two threo isomers of methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate. A central stimulant and indirect-acting sympathomimetic, is used (generally as the hydrochloride salt) in the treatment of hyperactivity disorders in children and for the treatment of narcolepsy.
methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate : A amino acid ester that is methyl phenylacetate in which one of the hydrogens alpha to the carbonyl group is replaced by a piperidin-2-yl group.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Orthostatic hypotension is the most disabling symptom of autonomic failure."2.69Contrasting actions of pressor agents in severe autonomic failure. ( Biaggioni, I; Black, BK; Jordan, J; Norman, R; Robertson, D; Shannon, JR, 1998)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (66.67)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
WITTON, K1
Kochar, MS1
Jordan, J1
Shannon, JR1
Biaggioni, I1
Norman, R1
Black, BK1
Robertson, D1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Evaluation and Treatment of Autonomic Failure.[NCT00223691]Phase 1389 participants (Actual)Interventional2002-03-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trials

1 trial available for methylphenidate and Hypotension, Postural

ArticleYear
Contrasting actions of pressor agents in severe autonomic failure.
    The American journal of medicine, 1998, Volume: 105, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Autonomic Agents; Blood Pressure; Caffeine; Catecholamines; Female; Heart Rate; Humans; Hypote

1998

Other Studies

2 other studies available for methylphenidate and Hypotension, Postural

ArticleYear
Orthostatic hypotension secondary to psychotropic drugs. Treatment with emphasis on parenteral Ritalin.
    Diseases of the nervous system, 1961, Volume: 22

    Topics: Humans; Hypotension; Hypotension, Orthostatic; Methylphenidate; Psychotropic Drugs

1961
Simultaneous treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon and orthostatic hypotension.
    The American journal of medicine, 1983, Volume: 75, Issue:3

    Topics: Drug Therapy, Combination; Ephedrine; Female; Fludrocortisone; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Hydralazin

1983