Definitions of guanfacine

Translate guanfacine to

Definition of 'guanfacine'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. guanfacine
A centrally acting antihypertensive agent. The drug lowers both systolic and diastolic blood pressure by activating the central nervous system alpha-2 adrenoreceptors, which results in reduced sympathetic outflow leading to reduced vascular tone. Its adverse reactions include dry mouth, sedation, and constipation.

'guanfacine' - Nearby Entries
guaifenesin guanazole guanethidine guanfacine guanidines guanidinoacetate n-methyltransferase guanine deaminase

Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography

MLA Chicago APA

"guanfacine." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 1 June. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/guanfacine

Alternative search options for 'guanfacine'

Search for Synonyms for 'guanfacine'

Quotes containing the term 'guanfacine'

Search for Phrases containing the term 'guanfacine'

Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'guanfacine'

Search for 'guanfacine' on

What rhymes with 'guanfacine'?

NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'guanfacine'