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zolpidem and Hypotension, Orthostatic

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

Zolpidem: An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA.
zolpidem : An imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine compound having a 4-tolyl group at the 2-position, an N,N-dimethylcarbamoylmethyl group at the 3-position and a methyl substituent at the 6-position.

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 zolpidem 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