guanabenz
Sign in to saveGuanabenz (pronounced GWAHN-a-benz, sold under the trade name Wytensin) is an alpha agonist that is selective to the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor. Guanabenz is used as an antihypertensive drug used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension).
Chemical data
- Formula
- C8H8Cl2N4
- Molecular weight
- 231.08 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- 2-[(E)-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)methylideneamino]guanidine
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Guanabenz (pronounced GWAHN-a-benz, sold under the trade name Wytensin) is an alpha agonist that is selective to the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor. Guanabenz is used as an antihypertensive drug used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension).
The most common side effects during guanabenz therapy are dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache and weakness.