Table of contents:
- Various kinds of low blood drugs that can normalize blood pressure
- Vasopressin drugs
- Catecholamine
- Other low blood drugs
- Several other ways to treat hypotension
Low blood pressure (hypotension) can be as dangerous as hypertension if left untreated. Although in general, low blood pressure can be managed by improving diet and physical activity, some people still need to take medication to normalize their blood pressure. So, what are the options for low blood medication that doctors usually prescribe?
Various kinds of low blood drugs that can normalize blood pressure
Vasopressin drugs
The drug vasopressin is a drug that narrows blood vessels to cause an increase in blood pressure. This drug is usually used in cases of critical hypotension.
Vasopressin can be combined with vasolidators (nitroprusside, nitroglycerin) to maintain blood pressure while increasing the work of the heart muscle. Nitroprusside is used to reduce the load before and after and increase the work of the heart. Nitroglycerin directly relaxes the veins and reduces their previous load.
Catecholamine
Catecholamine is included in the drugs adrenaline, noradrenaline, and dopamine. These drugs work to affect the sympathetic and central nervous systems. Catecholamines also function to make the heart beat faster and stronger and constrict blood vessels, resulting in increased blood pressure.
Other low blood drugs
Certain low blood pressure medications are specifically targeted at treating heart conditions, blood vessel problems, or circulation problems that can cause a drop in blood pressure. These drugs work in different ways, and one agent can be used to treat several types of cardiovascular problems.
Some medications can be used to treat low blood pressure that occurs when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). For example, the drug fludrocortisone, which increases blood volume. In the case of chronic orthostatic hypertension, the doctor will prescribe the drug midodrine (Orvaten).
Several other ways to treat hypotension
In addition to prescribing medication, your doctor will usually advise you to change your lifestyle and daily habits to treat low blood pressure. One of them is consuming foods high in salt. Salt contains sodium which functions to increase blood pressure. Apart from that, you can also use the following methods:
- Drink more water. Fluids can increase blood volume and help prevent dehydration.
- Wear compression stockings. Elastic stockings that are used to relieve the pain and inflammation of varicose veins can help reduce the pooling of blood in your legs.
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