Guanfacine

Guanfacine is a centrally acting antihypertensive drug.It reduces systolic and dystolic blood pressure by decreasing level of certain chemicals in your blood. It may be used alone or with other antihypertensive.

Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 1 to 3 mg/day
Single Dose: 2 (2)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. The Molecular Weight of Guanfacine is 282.60.
Contraindications
Guanfacine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Guanfacine include Bradycardia, Hypotension, Diarrhea, Seizures.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Guanfacine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Dry mouth, Rebound hypertension on withdrawl, Dry mouth, dizziness.
Indications
Guanfacine is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypertension, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Migraine, Opiate withdrawal syndrome.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Guanfacine was found.
Interfrence
Abnormal LFTs
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Warnings
Do not drive car because Guanfacine may cause drowziness. Avoid alcohol. Do not take sleeping pills.
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