Generic equivalent of Guanfacine Hydrochloride
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Guanfacine hydrochloride is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Guanfacine Hydrochloride. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Guanfacine hydrochloride through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Guanfacine tablets are indicated in the management of hypertension. Guanfacine tablets may be given alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, especially thiazide-type diuretics.
ADVERSE REACTIONS Adverse reactions noted with guanfacine hydrochloride are similar to those of other drugs of the central α 2 -adrenoreceptor agonist class: dry mouth, sedation (somnolence), weakness (asthenia), dizziness, constipation, and impotence. While the reactions are common, most are mild and tend to disappear on continued dosing. Skin rash with exfoliation has been reported in a few cases; although clear cause and effect relationships to guanfacine hydrochloride could not be establishe…
Drug Interactions The potential for increased sedation when guanfacine hydrochloride is given with other CNS-depressant drugs should be appreciated. The administration of guanfacine concomitantly with a known microsomal enzyme inducer (phenobarbital or phenytoin) to two patients with renal impairment reportedly resulted in significant reductions in elimination half-life and plasma concentration. In such cases, therefore, more frequent dosing may be required to achieve or maintain the desired hyp…
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended initial dose of guanfacine tablets when given alone or in combination with another antihypertensive drug is 1 mg daily given at bedtime to minimize somnolence. If after 3 to 4 weeks of therapy 1 mg does not give a satisfactory result, a dose of 2 mg may be given, although most of the effect of guanfacine tablets are seen at 1 mg (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ). Higher daily doses have been used, but adverse reactions increase significantly with doses above…
Information for Patients Patients who receive guanfacine hydrochloride should be advised to exercise caution when operating dangerous machinery or driving motor vehicles until it is determined that they do not become drowsy or dizzy from the medication. Patients should be warned that their tolerance for alcohol and other CNS depressants may be diminished. Patients should be advised not to discontinue therapy abruptly.
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
| Name | Status |
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| GUANFACINE 1MG 100 TAB | 2-Day |
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