Reserpine (Reserpine) - Indications and Dosage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Mild essential hypertension; also useful as adjunctive therapy with other antihypertensive agents in the more severe forms of hypertension; relief of symptoms in agitated psychotic states (e.g., schizophrenia), primarily in those individuals unable to tolerate phenothiazine derivatives or in those who also require antihypertensive medication.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Hypertension

In the average patient not receiving other antihypertensive agents, the usual initial dosage is 0.5 mg daily for 1 or 2 weeks., For maintenance, reduce to 0.1-0.25 mg daily. Higher dosages should be used cautiously, because occurrence of serious mental depression and other side effects may increase considerably.

Psychiatric Disorders

The usual initial dosage is 0.5 mg daily, but may range from 0.1 mg to 1.0 mg. Adjust dosage upward or downward according to the patient’s response.

Children

Reserpine is not recommended for use in children (see PRECAUTIONS, Pediatric Use). If it is to be used in treating a child, the usual recommended starting dose is 20 µg/kg daily. The maximum recommended dose is 0.25 mg (total) daily.

HOW SUPPLIED

Reserpine Tablets are supplied in the following strengths:

0.1 mg scored, white, compressed tablets; imprinted

0.25 mg scored, white, compressed tablets; imprinted

and are available in bottles of 100, 1000 and 5000.

Storage

Store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature], Protect from moisture.

Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers.

Sandoz Inc.
Princeton, NJ 08540

Rev. 04/06
MF0032REV04/06
OS7036