Betanidina

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

A guanidinium antihypertensive agent that acts by blocking adrenergic transmission.

Betanidina 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 Betanidina
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
Betanidina
Betanidina

Uses

For the treatment of hypertension.

How Betanidina works

Betanidina, a guanidine derivative, is a peripherally acting antiadrenergic agent which primarily acts as an alpha2a adrenergic agonist. Betanidina 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)

Innovators Monograph

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