Pharmacotherapy of vertigo.
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An update on pharmacotherapy of vertigo
Vertigo is a specific symptom directly related to dysfunction of vestibular system. It is most common complaint, especially in elderly age group that leads them to visit their physicians. There is no ideal drug for the management of vertigo. The pharmacotherapy of vertigo can be optimized with detailed knowledge of the drugs effective in vertigo and their limitations. In this article, we will d...
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Vertigo is a symptom encountered very commonly in clinical practice due to a disorder in the vestibular system. In addition to dizziness it is very often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Pharmacotherapy plays an important role in the management of vertigo. Vestibular suppressants and drugs to control nausea and vomiting constitute the mainstay of the pharmacotherapy of vertigo. Specific drug...
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عنوان ژورنال: Practica Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica
سال: 1988
ISSN: 1884-4545,0032-6313
DOI: 10.5631/jibirin.81.1092