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Guanfacine (Guanfacine Hydrochloride) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

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

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The recommended initial dose of guanfacine (as the hydrochloride) 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 is seen at 1 mg (see). Higher daily doses have been used, but adverse reactions increase significantly with doses above 3 mg/day. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

The frequency of rebound hypertension is low, but it can occur. When rebound occurs, it does so after 2-4 days, which is delayed compared with clonidine hydrochloride. This is consistent with the longer half-life of guanfacine. In most cases, after abrupt withdrawal of guanfacine, blood pressure returns to pretreatment levels slowly (within 2-4 days) without ill effects.

HOW SUPPLIED

NDC:68151-0623-0 in a PACKAGE of 1 TABLETS

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