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temazepam and Hypotension, Orthostatic

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

Temazepam: A benzodiazepine that acts as a GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID modulator and anti-anxiety agent.

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
"Temazepam has been shown clinically to have hemodynamic side effects, particularly in the elderly; however, the mechanism is not clear."1.32Temazepam, but not zolpidem, causes orthostatic hypotension in astronauts after spaceflight. ( Garcia, KM; Meck, JV; Shi, SJ, 2003)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Shi, SJ1
Garcia, KM1
Meck, JV1

Other Studies

1 other study available for temazepam and Hypotension, Orthostatic

ArticleYear
Temazepam, but not zolpidem, causes orthostatic hypotension in astronauts after spaceflight.
    Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology, 2003, Volume: 41, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Astronauts; Blood Pressure; Case-Control Studies; Electrocardiography; Female; Heart Rate; Hu

2003