Generic Name - Reserpine
Category - Antihypertensive medication.
Indications
Highblood pressure.
Generic Reserpine is indicated to treat high blood pressure. Generic Reserpine works by decreasing your heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.
Generic for Reserpine Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Reserpine is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Reserpine should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Gallstones
kidney disease
asthma or
any type of heart disease.
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Reserpine. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
A tricyclic antidepressant
quinidine
digoxin
Generic for Reserpine Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericReserpine
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Reserpine for hypertension will tailor by your doctor according to your specific needs. You should not take more than 0.25 milligram of reserpine daily (the amount in 2-1/2 tablets).
Generic for Reserpine Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Reserpine side Effects include blurred vision, confusion, nervousness, or excitability, nightmares, depression, difficulty breathing and dizziness or fainting spells.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Reserpine.
Generic for Reserpine and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether use of Generic Reserpine during pregnancy can cause any harm to the fetus. Hence, before taking Generic Reserpine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant .
Generic for Reserpine and Breastfeeding
Generic Reserpine passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Do not take Generic Reserpine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Generic for Reserpine and Pediatric
Generic Reserpine has not been approved for use by children.
Generic for Reserpine and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Reserpine in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Reserpine serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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