AKT question relating to falls in the elderly

Single Best Answer Question

You refer an 81-year-old gentleman to the falls clinic for assessment of his recurrent falls. He was found to suffer from postural hypotension owing to autonomic dysfunction. Despite compression stockings, blood pressure monitoring and increased water and salt intake, he continues to suffer from postural drop. They falls clinic are thinking about starting him on a medication to help improve his blood pressure.

Which SINGLE option is licensed to treat orthostatic hypotension due to autonomic dysfunction in the UK? Select ONE option only.

Amlodipine

Answer DOI: 10.1177/1755738015623189