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racemetirosine and Hypotension, Orthostatic

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

alpha-Methyltyrosine: An inhibitor of the enzyme TYROSINE 3-MONOOXYGENASE, and consequently of the synthesis of catecholamines. It is used to control the symptoms of excessive sympathetic stimulation in patients with PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA. (Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed)

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-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Robertson, D1
Haile, V1
Perry, SE1
Robertson, RM1
Phillips, JA1
Biaggioni, I1

Reviews

1 review available for racemetirosine and Hypotension, Orthostatic

ArticleYear
Dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency. A genetic disorder of cardiovascular regulation.
    Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979), 1991, Volume: 18, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; alpha-Methyltyrosine; Diagnosis, Differential; Dopamine; Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase; Droxidopa

1991