Esbatal
Esbatal Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
A guanidinium antihypertensive agent that acts by blocking adrenergic transmission.
Esbatal is a guanidinium antihypertensive agent that acts by blocking adrenergic transmission. The precise mode of action is not clear. Although bethanidine may produce adverse effects, they are beneficial in severe hypertension and produce fewer side effects than guanethidine.
| Trade Name | Esbatal |
| Generic | Bethanidine |
| Bethanidine Other Names | Betanidina, Betanidine, Bétanidine, Betanidinum, Bethanidine |
| Type | |
| Formula | C10H15N3 |
| Weight | Average: 177.2462 Monoisotopic: 177.126597495 |
| Groups | Approved |
| Therapeutic Class | |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
For the treatment of hypertension.
How Esbatal works
Esbatal, a guanidine derivative, is a peripherally acting antiadrenergic agent which primarily acts as an alpha2a adrenergic agonist. Esbatal effectively decreases blood pressure by suppressing renin secretion or interfering with function of the sympathetic nervous system.
Elimination Route
Absorbed rapidly in the gastrointestinal tract following oral administration.
Half Life
9 hours (range 7 to 11 hours)
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