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  2. Vasocongestion - Wikipedia

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    Menstrual cramps are one of the most common side effects of vasocongestion in adult females. Although pain and discomfort varies among individuals, vasocongestion is an essential part of the shedding of the lining of the uterus.

  3. Vasoconstriction - Wikipedia

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    Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of the blood vessels resulting from contraction of the muscular wall of the vessels, in particular the large arteries and small arterioles. The process is the opposite of vasodilation , the widening of blood vessels.

  4. Antihypertensive - Wikipedia

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    The choice between the drugs is to a large degree determined by the characteristics of the patient being prescribed for, the drugs' side effects, and cost. Most drugs have other uses; sometimes the presence of other symptoms can warrant the use of one particular antihypertensive.

  5. List of side effects of tramadol - Wikipedia

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    The most common side effects of tramadol in order of decreasing incidence are: [1] [2 ... Serious adverse effects are in bold. Very common (>10% frequency) ...

  6. Orthostatic hypotension - Wikipedia

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    Alpha 1 blockers inhibit vasoconstriction normally initiated by the baroreceptor reflex upon postural change and the subsequent drop in pressure. [26] Other antihypertensive medications may also cause orthostatic hypotension, in addition to anticholinergics , dopaminergic drugs, opiates and psychoactive medications .

  7. Vasospasm - Wikipedia

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    Vasospasm refers to a condition in which an arterial spasm leads to vasoconstriction.This can lead to tissue ischemia (insufficient blood flow) and tissue death ().. Along with physical resistance, vasospasm is a main cause of ischemia.

  8. Prostaglandin E2 - Wikipedia

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    Fever is also a common side effect with use of prostaglandin E 2. Administration of prostaglandin E 2 should be stopped if a person experiences side effects such as fever. [4] The insert and gel forms have been shown to have minimal gastrointestinal effects, but are more associated with increase stimulation of the uterus as well as fetal ...

  9. Decongestant - Wikipedia

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    The effects are not limited to the nose, and these medicines may cause hypertension (high blood pressure) through vasoconstriction; it is for this reason that people with hypertension are advised to avoid them. Most decongestants, however, are not pronounced stimulants, due to lack of response from the other adrenoreceptors.