Book chapter
Chapter 104 - Drug-induced autonomic dysfunction
Primer on the Autonomic Nervous System, pp.607-610
Academic Press, Fourth Edition
2023
DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-85492-4.00076-4
Abstract
Medications frequently alter blood pressure regulation, which may interfere with daily activities or contribute to cardiovascular complications. Although hypotension causes a pre-syncopal prodrome, hypertension is often asymptomatic and not recognized until serious complications prompt medical attention. This chapter provides examples of offending medications which alter blood pressure, with extra attention given to non-antihypertensive agents. Medications taken for anti-inflammatory, decongestant, or anorexic effects are frequently associated with an increase in blood pressure. Although patients may take supplements to promote a healthy lifestyle, the recent link between ephedra-containing diet pills and cardiovascular events demonstrates the potential for harm. The frequent use of over-the-counter, off-label, and herbal medications may contribute to drug-induced dysregulation of blood pressure control. A thorough medication history is essential to identify drugs which may dysregulate blood pressure and to potentially prevent complications.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Chapter 104 - Drug-induced autonomic dysfunction
- Creators
- Amr WahbaJames M. Luther - Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- Primer on the Autonomic Nervous System, pp.607-610
- Edition
- Fourth Edition
- Publisher
- Academic Press; London
- DOI
- 10.1016/B978-0-323-85492-4.00076-4
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2023
- Academic Unit
- Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984702816802771
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