Guanethidine Benefits & Uses

Guanethidine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Guanethidine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initially given 12.5 mg/day, then increase as needed
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initially given 12.5 mg/day, then increase as needed
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initially given 12.5 mg/day, then increase as needed
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Guanethidine Related Warnings

Is the use of Guanethidine safe for pregnant women?

Guanethidine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Guanethidine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Guanethidine safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Guanethidine. If you see any side effects, stop taking Guanethidine immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Guanethidine again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Guanethidine on the Kidneys?

Guanethidine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Guanethidine on the Liver?

Guanethidine is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Guanethidine on the Heart?

Guanethidine is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Guanethidine with Other Drugs

Guanethidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Phenylephrine

Aripiprazole

Cetirizine,Pseudoephedrine

Acebutolol

Guanethidine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Guanethidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Failure
Peptic Ulcer
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Guanethidine

Is this Guanethidine habit forming or addictive?

Guanethidine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Guanethidine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Guanethidine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Guanethidine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Guanethidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Guanethidine

Taking Guanethidine with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Guanethidine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Guanethidine with alcohol will be.

Unknown