DEBRISOQUINE

Debrisoquine is an antihypertensive drug similar to guanethidine that is used to treat hypertension. It works by selectively inhibiting transmission in postganglionic adrenergic nerves to prevent the release of noradrenaline at nerve endings.

Uses

This medication is used mainly to treat hypertension. Debrisoquine may also be used in other conditions to be determined by your doctor.

Warnings

Abrupt cessation may lead to rebound hypertension.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug may include:

Headache
Diarrhoea
Drowsiness
Postural Hypotension
Failure of Ejaculation
Fluid Retention
Nasal Decongestion

Precautions

Precautions

Before taking this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist:

If you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are to undergo any surgical procedure.
If you are taking herbal, prescription and non-prescription drugs.
If you have certain medical conditions such as Phaeochromocytoma and heart failure.

Interactions

Drug interactions may either lessen the effectiveness of this drug or heighten the risk for severe side effects. It’s important to inform your doctor all the medication including prescription and non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking or going to take.

Possible interactions with this drug are:

Alcohol
Adrenaline
Amfetamine
Other Sympathomimetics
TCAs
MAOIs
Phenothiazine Derivatives And Related Antipsychotics
Oral Contraceptives
Digoxin or Other Digitalis Derivatives
Thiazide Diuretics
Other Antihypertensives
Levodopa

Overdose & Brands

Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.

Available brand/s

Debrisoquine