Guanfacine |
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| 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. | |