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Guanfacine Medication Information
Get detailed information on Guanfacine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Guanfacine provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Guanfacine Pronunciation : GWAHN-fa-seen ICD Code : Y52.5 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- HypertensivesTrade Names/Brand Names of Guanfacine
International :
Intuniv, Tenex
Why is Guanfacine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an alpha agonist, prescribed for high blood pressure. This medication relaxes blood vessels thereby lowering blood pressure.When should Guanfacine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Guanfacine?
PO- The recommended initial dose is 1 mg daily given at bedtime.How should Guanfacine be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Guanfacine?
• 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.
What are the side effects of Guanfacine?
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.
