Guanfacine (Guanfacine Hydrochloride) - Summary

GUANFACINE SUMMARY

GUANFACINE TABLETS, USP

Guanfacine hydrochloride is a centrally acting antihypertensive with α₂-adrenoceptor agonist properties in tablet form for oral administration.

Guanfacine tablets are indicated in the management of hypertension. Guanfacine may be given alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, especially thiazide-type diuretics.

GUANFACINE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Guanfacine

Poor Sleep May Lead to Hypertension in Teens
Source: MedPageToday.com - Latest medical news and health news plus CME for physicians and healthcare professionals [2008.08.18]

Better Hypertension Treatment By Determining How The Body Regulates Blood Pressure In Response To Daily Stress
Source: Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today [2008.08.16]

Tracleer(R) (bosentan) Receives EU Approval For Treatment Of Patients With Mildly Symptomatic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2008.08.04]

Shock Wave Lithotripsy For Renal Stones Is Not Associated With Hypertension And Diabetes Mellitus
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2008.07.31]

Bosentan Improves Quality Of Life For Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2008.07.20]

more>>

Published Studies Related to Guanfacine

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of guanfacine extended release in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. [2008.01]

A placebo-controlled trial of guanfacine for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder in veterans. [2008]

Phase I, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation study of the effects on blood pressure of abrupt cessation versus taper down of guanfacine extended-release tablets in adults aged 19 to 24 years. [2007.09]

The effects of guanfacine on context processing abnormalities in schizotypal personality disorder. [2007.05.15]

No improvement of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms with guanfacine treatment. [2006.12]

more>>

Clinical Trials Related to Guanfacine

Guanfacine Adjunctive Treatment to Atypical Antipsychotics for Cognitive Dysfunction in Schizophrenia [Active, not recruiting]

Guanfacine to Treat Borderline Personality Disorder [Recruiting]

Guanfacine for the Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) [Completed]

Guanfacine Immediate-Release Thorough QTc Study [Recruiting]

Single Versus Combination Medication Treatment for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [Recruiting]

more>>