Laederach, K; Weidmann, P (1991). [The treatment of orthostatic hypotension with metoclopramide]. Swiss medical weekly, 121(8), pp. 264-9. Muttenz: EMH Schweizerischer Ärzteverlag
Full text not available from this repository.The dopamine receptor antagonist metoclopramide (paspertin, primpéran, gastrosil, meclopran, gastro-timelets), used as monotherapy or in combination with an inhibitor of the cyclooxygenase enzyme, affords good results in orthostatic hypotension due to insufficiency of the sympathetic nervous system. The mechanism of action in these cases is unclear but is assumed to be elevation of vascular tone in the splanchnic vessels. A case is discussed which documents the effectiveness of metoclopramide therapy in orthostatic hypotension, even in absence of signs of autonomic dysfunction.
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Journal Article (Further Contribution) |
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Division/Institute: |
04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Endocrinology (DFKE) > Clinic of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition |
UniBE Contributor: |
Laederach, Kurt |
ISSN: |
1424-7860 |
ISBN: |
2011722 |
Publisher: |
EMH Schweizerischer Ärzteverlag |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Factscience Import |
Date Deposited: |
04 Oct 2013 15:02 |
Last Modified: |
05 Dec 2022 14:19 |
PubMed ID: |
2011722 |
Web of Science ID: |
A1991EY94000005 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/26734 (FactScience: 87037) |
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