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Guanfacine
Latest prescription information about Guanfacine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Guanfacine
Pronunciation : GWAHN-fa-seen
Trade Name(s):
International- Intuniv, Tenex. This medication is an alpha agonist, prescribed for high blood pressure. This medication relaxes blood vessels thereby lowering blood pressure. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : PO- The recommended initial dose is 1 mg daily given at bedtime. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of stroke, low blood pressure, slow heart rate, bipolar disorder, heart, kidney or liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * It may cause dehydration; drink adequate fluid. Side Effects : Most Common - Dry mouth, sedation, weakness, dizziness, constipation and impotence. Heart - Slow heart rate, palpitations and substernal pain. Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, difficulty in swallowing and nausea. Central Nervous System - Memory loss, confusion, depression, sleeplessness and decreased sexual drive. ENT - Runny nose, taste perversion and ringing in the ear. Eye - Eye inflammation and visual disturbances. Musculoskeletal - Leg cramps. Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing. Skin - Skin inflammation, itching, bruising and increased sweating. Genitourinary - Testicular disorder and urinary incontinence. Miscellaneous - Uneasiness and tingling. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature, between 15 and 39°C. |
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