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pentobarbital and Hypotension, Orthostatic

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

Pentobarbital: A short-acting barbiturate that is effective as a sedative and hypnotic (but not as an anti-anxiety) agent and is usually given orally. It is prescribed more frequently for sleep induction than for sedation but, like similar agents, may lose its effectiveness by the second week of continued administration. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p236)
pentobarbital : A member of the class of barbiturates, the structure of which is that of barbituric acid substituted at C-5 by ethyl and sec-pentyl groups.

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
Doba, N1
Reis, DJ1

Other Studies

1 other study available for pentobarbital and Hypotension, Orthostatic

ArticleYear
Role of the cerebellum and the vestibular apparatus in regulation of orthostatic reflexes in the cat.
    Circulation research, 1974, Volume: 34, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Blood Pressure; Cats; Cerebellar Nuclei; Cerebellum; Denervation; Electric Stimulation; Evo

1974