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procainamide and Hypotension, Orthostatic

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

Procainamide: A class Ia antiarrhythmic drug that is structurally-related to PROCAINE.
procainamide : A benzamide that is 4-aminobenzamide substituted on the amide N by a 2-(diethylamino)ethyl group. It is a pharmaceutical antiarrhythmic agent used for the medical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

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
"Studies were performed in 20 patients with symptomatic ventricular tachycardia (VT) to determine the efficacy of bethanidine compared with procainamide in preventing VT induced by programmed electrical stimulation."3.67Antiarrhythmic action of bethanidine. ( Butler, B; Flowers, D; Keren, G; Miura, DS; Somberg, JC; Tepper, D; Torres, V; Wynn, J, 1984)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (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
Somberg, JC1
Butler, B1
Torres, V1
Flowers, D1
Tepper, D1
Wynn, J1
Keren, G1
Miura, DS1
Tantengco, MV1
Onrot, J1
Robertson, D1
Robertson, RM1
Light, RT1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for procainamide and Hypotension, Orthostatic

ArticleYear
Antiarrhythmic action of bethanidine.
    The American journal of cardiology, 1984, Aug-01, Volume: 54, Issue:3

    Topics: Bethanidine; Blood Pressure; Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; Electrocardiography; Female; Guanidines; He

1984
Orthostatic hypotension: clinical spectrum and approach to treatment.
    Comprehensive therapy, 1986, Volume: 12, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amiodarone; Disopyramide; Female; Flecainide; Humans; Hypotension, Orthostatic; Lidocai

1986