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Guanfacine
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Most-Reviewed Use: ANTIBIOTICS
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Brand Name: Intuniv, Tenex
Drug Class: Centrally acting alpha-2 agonist
FDA Category: Prescription Medication
CompendiRx Topic(s): Brain and Nerves
Dosage Form: Tablet IR tablet- 1mg, 2mg , ER tablet 1mg, 2mg
Common Usage: Lowering blood pressure, ADHD
How it works
Selective alpha2 adrenergic receptor agonist
Pregnancy
Patients with preexisting hypertension may continue their medication during pregnancy unless contraindications exist. Because there are limited data related to the use of guanfacine in pregnancy, , discontinue guanfacine for the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during pregnancy
Lactation
The decision to breastfeed during therapy should consider the risk of infant exposure, the benefits of breastfeeding to the infant, and the benefits of treatment to the mother
Warnings
"Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity Warnings: Hypotension, bradycardia, syncope, sedation, somnolence"
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