Guanfacine hydrochlorideProduct ingredient for Guanfacine
- Name
- Guanfacine hydrochloride
- Drug Entry
- Guanfacine
Guanfacine, or BS 100-141,8,9 is a selective alpha-A2 adrenergic receptor agonist initially indicated for the treatment of hypertension10 but is now indicated as an extended release tablet for the treatment of ADHD.11 Guanfacine was first described in the literature in 1974.9
Guanfacine was granted FDA approval on 27 October 1986.10
- Accession Number
- DBSALT000509
- Structure
Structure for Guanfacine hydrochloride (DBSALT000509)
- Synonyms
- Guanfacine HCl / Guanfacine hydrochloride
- External IDs
- BS 100-141 / LON 798 / TAK-503