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Guanethidine Information

Guanethidine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Guanethidine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Guanethidine is used -

Guanethidine Related Warnings

Is the use of Guanethidine safe for pregnant women?

Guanethidine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Guanethidine again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Guanethidine safe during breastfeeding?

Guanethidine may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Guanethidine, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Guanethidine.

Moderate
What is the effect of Guanethidine on the Kidneys?

Guanethidine rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Guanethidine on the Liver?

Using Guanethidine does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Guanethidine on the Heart?

Guanethidine has very mild side effects on 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?

No, you will not get addicted to Guanethidine.

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

After taking Guanethidine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Guanethidine only as per medical advice.

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

No, Guanethidine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Guanethidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Guanethidine

Taking Guanethidine with food is safe.

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