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Degenerative Motor Neuron Diseases
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Risdiplam (5 mg orally daily for patients 2 years of age and older weighing more than 20 kg) is approved for use in infants and adults.
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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
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Management may involve volume repletion, a high salt diet and copious fluids, postural and psychophysiologic training, and a graduated exercise program.
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Medication treatment may include a beta-blocking agent (eg, propranolol), phenobarbital, or clonidine for patients with hyperadrenergic postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome; and midodrine or fludrocortisone if the blood pressure is low.