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Prescribed Medications
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| 2. | fludrocortisone(Florinef Acetate ) | ||
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One of the most commonly prescribed medications for treating orthostatic hypotension is fludrocortisone acetate. This chemical is a synthetic mineralocorticoid which expands circulatory volume.
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MIDODRINE (MI doe dreen) is used to treat low blood pressure in patients who have symptoms like dizziness when going from a sitting to a standing position.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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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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FLUDROCORTISONE (floo droe KOR ti sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat Addison's disease and to treat a salt losing condition called adrenogenital syndrome.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Synthetic corticosteroid; very potent mineralocorticoid activity.
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