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POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
Medications for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Other names: Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance; Postural Tachycardia Syndrome; POTS
About Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition in that an overly reduced amount of blood returns to the heart after a person stands up from a lying position. The symptom is fainting or light headedness.
Drugs Used to Cure Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
The following list of medications have been in some way related to, or used at the treating this particular condition.
| Medication name | Rx / OTC | Pregnancy | CSA | Alcohol | Reviews | Rating | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| midodrineOff Label | Rx | C | N | 10 reviews | 6.9 | ||
Generic title: midodrine systemic Brand title: Orvaten Drug class: amalgamated Cardio Vascular agents For users: dose, interactions, For professionals: a Z Drug Truth, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes | |||||||
| fludrocortisoneOff Label | Rx | C | N | 15 reviews | 8.2 | ||
Generic title: fludrocortisone systemic Brand names: Florinef, Florinef Acetate Medication class: mineralocorticoids For users: dose, interactions, For professionals: a Z Drug Truth, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes | |||||||
| FlorinefOff Label | Rx | C | N | 5 reviews | 8.7 | ||
Generic title: fludrocortisone systemic Medication class: mineralocorticoids For users: dose, interactions, and side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes | |||||||
| sodium chloride | Rx/OTC | C | N | Add review | 10 | ||
Generic title: sodium chloride systemic Drug category: minerals and electrolytes, mixed respiratory agents For users: interactions, For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information | |||||||
| clonidineOff Label | Rx | C | N | X | 3 reviews | 6.7 | |
Generic title: clonidine systemic Medication class: antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting For users: dose, interactions, For professionals: a Z Drug Truth, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes | |||||||
| methylphenidateOff Label | Rx | C | Two | X | 1 review | 8.0 | |
Generic title: methylphenidate systemic Drug class: CNS stimulants For users: dose, interactions, For professionals: a Z Drug Truth, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes | |||||||
| OrvatenOff Label | Rx | C | N | 1 review | 9.0 | ||
Generic title: midodrine systemic Drug class: amalgamated Cardio Vascular agents For users: dose, interactions, and side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph Off Label: Yes | |||||||
| bupropionOff Label | Rx | C | N | X | 3 reviews | 8.5 | |
Generic title: bupropion systemic Drug class: mixed Anti Depressants, smoking cessation agents For users: dose, interactions, For professionals: a Z Drug Truth, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes | |||||||
| Florinef AcetateOff Label | Rx | C | N | 3 reviews | 8.8 | ||
Generic title: fludrocortisone systemic Medication class: mineralocorticoids For users: dose, interactions, and side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph Off Label: Yes | |||||||
| labetalolOff Label | Rx | C | N | X | Add review | 0.0 | |
Generic title: labetalol systemic Medication class: non-cardioselective beta blockers For users: dose, interactions, For professionals: a Z Drug Truth, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes | |||||||
| octreotideOff Label | Rx | B | N | Add review | 0.0 | ||
Generic title: octreotide systemic Medication class: somatostatin and somatostatin analogs For users: dose, interactions, For professionals: a Z Drug Truth, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes | |||||||
Legend
| Rx | Prescription Only |
|---|---|
| OTC | Over the Counter |
| Rx/OTC | Prescription or Over the Counter |
| Away Tag | This medication may well not be accepted by the FDA for treating the particular condition. |
| Pregnancy Category | |
|---|---|
| A | Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to present a risk to the embryo within the first trimester of pregnancy (also there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters). |
| B | Animal reproduction studies have failed to show a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. |
| C | Animal research studies have shown a negative effect in the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but possible benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
| D | there was positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but possible benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
| X | Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there`s positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and also the risks involved with use in elderly women obviously outweigh potential gains. |
| N | FDA have not classified the drug. |
| Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Program | |
|---|---|
| N | Is not at the mercy of the Controlled Substances Act. |
| 1 | features a high possibility of abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. |
| 2 | features a high possibility of abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Psychotherapy can result in severe physical or psychological dependence. |
| 3 | includes a possibility for abuse less than individuals in schedules 1 and 2 two. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Psychotherapy can lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
| 4 | features a minimal potential for abuse in accordance with individuals in program 3. It`s a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Psychotherapy can lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence. |
| 5 | features a minimal potential for abuse in accordance with individuals in program 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Psychotherapy can lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence. |
| Infection | |
|---|---|
| X | Interacts with Alcohol. |
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