Tilt table test
Tilt table test is a diagnotic test that is conduced on patients suffering from symptoms such as sudden drop in blood pressure. Patients suffering from symptoms such as fainting spells or severe lightheadedness may be asked to go through the tilt table test to check changes in postural hypotension. The tilt table test can throw light on unexplained fainting spells. During a tilt table test, the blood pressure is monitored with respect to its response to stress of gravity. Syncope is caused by unusual body response to position changes. Patients undergoing tilt table test are connected to ECG-type machine and IV line too. Isoproterenol or similiar drugs are used during the tilt table test. It is essential that the physician is informed of any medications such as appetite suppressants and sleeping pills. The patient is monitored in supine position and later in sitting position. Any symptoms of dizziness or vertigo are noted. Abnormal results of tilt table test are indicative of abnormality of blood pressure regulation.
Diuretics
Also called as Water Pills as this group of drugs lower the blood pressure by excreting excess water and sodium. Originally Diuretics enhance the rate of urine excretion - diuresis. These drugs are prescribed for the treatment of hypertension, (High blood pressure), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and Edema, a condition in which excess fluid is accumulated in the body tissues.
Even caffeine, alcohol and some fruit extracts and juices like that of cranberry juice have mild diuretic effect.
Types of Diuretics
Loop type diuretics:
- Furosemide
- brand name Lasix
- Bumetanide
- brand name Bumex
- Torsemide
- brand name Demadex
- Ethacrynic acid
- brand name Edecrin
Potassium retaining Diuretics:
- Spironolactone
- brand name Aldactone
- Triamterene
- brand name Dyrenium
- Amiloride
- brand name Midamor
Thiazide Diuretics:
- Methyclothiazide
- brand name Aquatensen
- hydroflumethiazide
- brand name Diucardin
- Chlorothiazide
- brand name Diuril
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- brand name Hydro chlor
Sometimes a combination of the diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene is also prescribed.
Diuretics
Also called as Water Pills as this group of drugs lower the blood pressure by excreting excess water and sodium. Originally Diuretics enhance the rate of urine excretion - diuresis. These drugs are prescribed for the treatment of hypertension, (High blood pressure), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and Edema, a condition in which excess fluid is accumulated in the body tissues.
Even caffeine, alcohol and some fruit extracts and juices like that of cranberry juice have mild diuretic effect.
Types of Diuretics
Loop type diuretics:
- Furosemide
- brand name Lasix
- Bumetanide
- brand name Bumex
- Torsemide
- brand name Demadex
- Ethacrynic acid
- brand name Edecrin
Potassium retaining Diuretics:
- Spironolactone
- brand name Aldactone
- Triamterene
- brand name Dyrenium
- Amiloride
- brand name Midamor
Thiazide Diuretics:
- Methyclothiazide
- brand name Aquatensen
- hydroflumethiazide
- brand name Diucardin
- Chlorothiazide
- brand name Diuril
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- brand name Hydro chlor
Sometimes a combination of the diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene is also prescribed.
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