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Hypotension

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Definition: Abnormally low BLOOD PRESSURE that can result in inadequate blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. Common symptom is DIZZINESS but greater negative impacts on the body occur when there is prolonged depravation of oxygen and nutrients.  only blood pressure; INTRACRANIAL HYPOTENSION and OCULAR HYPOTENSION are also available; relation to BLOOD PRESSURE: Manual 23.27+   
See Also Syncope, Vasovagal
Examples Hypotension, Orthostatic; Post-Exercise Hypotension; Shy-Drager Syndrome 		Other names Blood Pressure, Low; Vascular Hypotension; Low Blood Pressure; Hypotension, Vascular
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
gilutensin  341-00-4 2-ethyl-3,3-diphenylpropen-2-ylamine  *Benzylidene Compounds Hypotension/drug therapy.
norephendrinetheophylline  14535-83-2   Phenylpropanolamine/*analogs & derivatives Theophylline/*analogs & derivatives Hypotension/drug therapy. Arzneim Forsch 22(4):693;1972
noradrenaline theophylline  13460-98-5 7-(2-(2-hydroxy-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethylamino)ethyl)theophylline  Norepinephrine/*analogs & derivatives Theophylline/*analogs & derivatives Hypotension/drug therapy. Arzneim Forsch 22(4):693;1972

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