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Orthostatic Hypotension

Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure that happens when you stand up after sitting or lying down. It can cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting.

Medicine used to treat Orthostatic Hypotension

Gutron

Midodrine

2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg

Midodrine tablets for low blood pressure that causes dizziness on standing. It works by tightening blood vessels to keep blood pressure from dropping when you rise.

From$5.77/ tabletView

Key points

  • Orthostatic hypotension is diagnosed when the upper blood pressure number drops by more than 20 millimetres of mercury within three minutes of standing.
  • Standing up too quickly, dehydration or certain medicines can bring on a drop in blood pressure.

Medicines listed for Orthostatic Hypotension

The listed product, Gutron, is a tablet containing midodrine for orthostatic hypotension. Midodrine works by narrowing blood vessels, which supports circulation when standing up. Gutron comes in 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg tablets.

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