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nitrazepam and Hypotension, Orthostatic

nitrazepam has been researched along with Hypotension, Orthostatic in 1 studies

Nitrazepam: A benzodiazepine derivative used as an anticonvulsant and hypnotic.
nitrazepam : A 1,4-benzodiazepinone that is 1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one which is substituted at positions 5 and 7 by phenyl and nitro groups, respectively. It is used as a hypnotic for the short-term management of insomnia and for the treatment of epileptic spasms in infants (West's syndrome).

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

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
Jackson, SL1

Other Studies

1 other study available for nitrazepam and Hypotension, Orthostatic

ArticleYear
Letter: Nitrazepam and diazepam.
    British medical journal, 1976, Jul-31, Volume: 2, Issue:6030

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Blood Pressure Determination; Diazepam; Humans; Hypotension, Orthostatic; Middle Aged;

1976