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(I95.2) Hypotension due to drugs
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1 571 381 in individuals diagnosis hypotension due to drugs confirmed
5 683 deaths with diagnosis hypotension due to drugs
Diagnosis hypotension due to drugs is diagnosed Women are 9.36% more likely than Men
712 148
Men receive the diagnosis hypotension due to drugs
2 650 (0.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis hypotension due to drugs
3 033 (0.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease hypotension due to drugs - Men and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features hypotension due to drugs
Absence or low individual and public risk
Hypotension due to drugs - what does this mean
Hypotension due to drugs occurs when a person takes a medication that causes a decrease in blood pressure. this can happen when medications such as diuretics, beta blockers, or calcium channel blockers are taken in combination with other medications, or when a person takes too high of a dose of a medication.
What happens during the disease - hypotension due to drugs
Hypotension due to drugs is a condition in which the patient's blood pressure falls below normal levels as a result of the use of certain medications. this can be caused by a decrease in cardiac output, a decrease in peripheral vascular resistance, or a combination of both. medications that can cause hypotension include diuretics, antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, and certain anesthetics.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a medical history and physical examination.
- Order laboratory tests, such as complete blood count, electrolyte panel, and blood chemistry.
- Order imaging studies, such as an echocardiogram.
- Perform a treadmill stress test.
- Perform a tilt-table test.
- Monitor the patient's vital signs.
- Administer medications to treat the underlying cause of the hypotension.
- Provide supportive care and close monitoring.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat Hypotension due to drugs
- Discontinue the drug causing the hypotension
- Administer IV fluids
- Administer vasopressors
- Administer inotropes
- Administer glucocorticoids
- Administer diuretics
- Administer positive inotropic agents
- Administer vasopressin
- Administer angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
- Administer beta-blockers
- Administer calcium channel blockers
- Provide supplemental oxygen
- Monitor vital signs and electrolyte levels
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Hypotension due to drugs - Prevention
The best way to prevent hypotension due to drugs is to be aware of the potential side effects of any medications prescribed, and to monitor blood pressure regularly while taking them. in addition, it is important to avoid alcohol and other drugs that may further lower blood pressure, and to drink plenty of fluids to maintain adequate hydration.