Apo-Guanethidine
Brand names,
Apo-Guanethidine
Analogs
Apo-Guanethidine
Brand Names Mixture
Apo-Guanethidine
Chemical_Formula
C10H22N4
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
198.309 g/mol
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Melting Point
250 oC (sulfate salt)
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H2O Solubility
Very soluble
Apo-Guanethidine
State
Solid
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LogP
0.693
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Dosage Forms
Tablet
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Indication
For the treatment of moderate and severe hypertension, either alone or as an adjunct, and for the treatment of renal hypertension.
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Pharmacology
High blood pressure can cause the heart and arteries to not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled. Guanethidine works by decreasing the heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body, thereby reducing these risks. It is a postganglionic sympathetic nerve terminal blocker that prevents the release of norepinephrine from nerve terminals.
Apo-Guanethidine
Absorption
3-30% of oral dose (poor and highly variable)
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side effects and Toxicity
Side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness or confusion. LD50=1000 mg/kg (mouse, oral)
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals