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Guanfacine
BS-100-141 | Estulic | Guanfacine Hydrochloride | Guanfacine Monohydrochloride | Lon798 | Tenex | BS 100 141 | BS100141 | Hydrochloride, Guanfacine | Monohydrochloride, Guanfacine
A centrally acting antihypertensive agent. The drug lowers both systolic and diastolic blood pressure by activating the central nervous system alpha-2 adrenoreceptors, which results in reduced sympathetic outflow leading to reduced vascular tone. Its adverse reactions include dry mouth, sedation, and constipation. |
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