Guanfacine (Guanfacine)
Overview of 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.
Indication of Guanfacine
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.
Contraindication of Guanfacine
Guanfacine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Guanfacine
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.
Precautions of Guanfacine
Do not drive car because Guanfacine may cause drowziness. Avoid alcohol. Do not take sleeping pills.