reserpine /re·ser·pine/ (rĕ-ser´pēn) an alkaloid from various species of Rauwolfia; used as an antihypertensive.
Reserpine (Serpasil)
reserpine
reserpine, (res´
rpēn),
reserpine
Reserpine (Serpasil)
A drug prescribed for high blood pressure.
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reserpine
[res′ərpēn]
a depleter of biogenic amines (e.g., norepINEPHrine, DOPamine) from nerve terminals.
indications It is prescribed in the treatment of mild to moderate high blood pressure and has unlabeled uses for tardive dyskinesia and certain neuropsychiatric disorders.
contraindications Mental depression, peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.
adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects are mental depression, extrapyramidal effects, impotence, aggravation of peptic ulcer, and paradoxical excitement.
reserpine, (res´
rpēn),n brand names: Serpalan, Serpasil;
drug class: antiadrenergic agent, antihypertensive;
action: depletes catecholamine stores in central nervous system and adrenergic nerve endings;
use: hypertension.
drug class: antiadrenergic agent, antihypertensive;
action: depletes catecholamine stores in central nervous system and adrenergic nerve endings;
use: hypertension.
reserpine
an active alkaloid from various species of Rauwolfia, used as an antihypertensive, tranquilizer and sedative. Little used in veterinary medicine.
reserpine
Therapeutics A Rauwolfia–derived alkaloid that ↑ CNS 5-HT and catecholamine concentrations, used for HTN, mild anxiety
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