Lisapres

Lisapres Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

An alpha-2 selective adrenergic agonist used as an antihypertensive agent. [PubChem]

Lisapres, a centrally acting α-2 adrenergic agonist, is indicated for treatment of hypertension.

Trade Name Lisapres
Availability Prescription only
Generic Guanabenz
Guanabenz Other Names Guanabenz, Guanabenzo, Guanabenzum
Related Drugs amlodipine, lisinopril, metoprolol, losartan, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide
Type
Formula C8H8Cl2N4
Weight Average: 231.082
Monoisotopic: 230.01260169
Protein binding

90%

Groups Approved, Investigational
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Lisapres
Lisapres

Uses

Lisapres is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used to treat hypertension.

For management of High blood pressure

How Lisapres works

Lisapres's antihypertensive effect is thought to be due to central alpha-adrenergic stimulation, which results in a decreased sympathetic outflow to the heart, kidneys, and peripheral vasculature in addition to a decreased systolic and diastolic blood pressure and a slight slowing of pulse rate. Chronic administration of guanabenz also causes a decrease in peripheral vascular resistance.

Toxicity

Excessive contraction of the pupils, irritability, low blood pressure, sleepiness, slow heartbeat, sluggishness

Lisapres Alcohol interaction

[Moderate]

Many psychotherapeutic and CNS-active agents (e.g., anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, opioids, alcohol, muscle relaxants) exhibit hypotensive effects, especially during initiation of therapy and dose escalation.

Coadministration with antihypertensives and other hypotensive agents, in particular vasodilators and alpha-blockers, may result in additive effects on blood pressure and orthostasis.

Caution and close monitoring for development of hypotension is advised during coadministration of these agents.

Some authorities recommend avoiding alcohol in patients receiving vasodilating antihypertensive drugs.

Patients should be advised to avoid rising abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position and to notify their physician if they experience dizziness, lightheadedness, syncope, orthostasis, or tachycardia.

Elimination Route

Approximately 75% absorbed from gastrointestinal tract

Half Life

6 hours.

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