Autonomic Neuropathy : Drugs
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Clonidine lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood.
This allows your blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax (widen) and your heart to beat more
slowly and easily.
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Clonidine lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your
blood. This allows your blood vessels to relax and your heart to beat more slowly and easily.
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Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs called central alpha-adrenergic agonists. In the United States, clonidine tablets are sold under the brand name Catapres and clonidine skin patches are sold under the brand name Catapres-TTS.
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Imidazoline-derivative hypotensive agent; selective α 2 -adrenergic agonist.
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Fludrocortisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Fludrocortisone prevents the release
of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Synthetic corticosteroid; very potent mineralocorticoid activity.
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Glycopyrrolate reduces the secretions of certain organs in the body.
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Antimuscarinic; a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound.
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A synthetic sympathomimetic amine structurally similar to methoxamine; a relatively long-acting α 1 -selective adrenergic agonist.
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Midodrine is a vasopressor. Midodrine causes constriction (tightening) of the blood vessels
which leads to an increase in blood pressure.
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