What medications can be taken for low blood pressure?
Disease description:
I measured my blood pressure at the pharmacy today, and the reading indicated that I have slightly low blood pressure. I would like to ask the doctor what medications are suitable for treating low blood pressure?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
In adults, a systolic blood pressure lower than 90 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure lower than 60 mmHg is generally referred to as hypotension. Treatment for hypotension does not require medication for all patients. Mild hypotension can be improved by adjusting lifestyle habits, such as increasing salt intake, drinking more water, and avoiding prolonged standing. When symptoms of hypotension are severe and affect daily life, medication can be used under a doctor's guidance. The following are some common categories of medications and their characteristics:
1. Sympathomimetic agents: such as Midodrine Hydrochloride Tablets and Droxidopa Capsules. These medications stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, increasing vasoconstriction and cardiac contraction, thereby raising blood pressure.
2. Methylxanthine agents: such as Aminophylline Tablets and Theophylline Sustained-Release Tablets. These medications have a cardiotonic effect, enhancing myocardial contractility and increasing cardiac output.
3. Glucocorticoid agents: such as Hydrocortisone Tablets and Dexamethasone Tablets. These medications affect water metabolism in the body, causing fluid and sodium retention and increasing blood volume, thereby elevating blood pressure.
Medication selection must be based on the patient's specific condition and decided after evaluation by a doctor. Self-medication is not recommended.
