Guanabenz

In the US, Guanabenz (guanabenz systemic) is a member of the drug class antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting and is used to treat High Blood Pressure.

US matches:

• Guanabenz


• Guanabenz


• Guanabenz Acetate

Scheme

Rec.INN

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0005051-62-7

Chemical Formula

C8-H8-Cl2-N4

Molecular Weight

231

Therapeutic Category

Antihypertensive agent

Chemical Name

Hydrazinecarboximidamide, 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)methylene]-

Foreign Names

• Guanabenzum (Latin)
• Guanabenz (German)
• Guanabenz (French)
• Guanabenzo (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Guanabenz (OS: DCIT, DCF, USAN)
• BR 750 (IS)
• GBZ (IS)
• SD 15468 (IS)
• Wy 8678 (IS)
• Guanabenz Acetate (OS: USAN)
• FLA 137 (IS)
• Guanabenz Acetate (PH: USP 32, JP XIV)

Brand Names

• Guanabenz Acetate
  Sandoz, United States; Teva USA, United States; Watson, United States



• Lisapres
  Libbs, Brazil



• Wytens
  Alfresa Pharma Corporation, Japan

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

DCF	Dénomination Commune Française
DCIT	Denominazione Comune Italiana
IS	Inofficial Synonym
OS	Official Synonym
PH	Pharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USAN	United States Adopted Name

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