For example, the drug fludrocortisone, which boosts your blood volume, is often used to treat this form of low blood pressure. Doctors often use the drug midodrine (Orvaten) to raise standing blood pressure levels in people with chronic orthostatic hypotension.
tending to innovate, or introduce something new or different; characterized by innovation. Origin of innovative. 1600-1610. First recorded in 1600-10; innovate + -ive.
idÂ·iÂ·oÂ·synÂ·craÂ·sy. n. pl. idÂ·iÂ·oÂ·synÂ·craÂ·sies. 1. A structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an individual or group. 2. A physiological or temperamental peculiarity. 3.dâ¢iâ¢oâ¢synâ¢craâ¢sy. 1. a characteristic, habit, mannerism, etc., that is peculiar to or distinctive of an individual. 2. the physical or mental constitution peculiar to an individual. 3. a peculiarity of the physical or mental constitution, esp. a sensitivity to drugs, food, etc.