RESERPINE

Overview

RESERPINE is a Schedule H drug.
Reserpine lowers blood pressure by slowing down your nervous system. This allows your blood vessels to relax and dilate (widen), which helps your heart beat more slowly and improves blood flow. Reserpine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Reserpine is also used to treat agitated psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia.

Usage

RESERPINE is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Schizophrenia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

RESERPINE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, gallstones, ulcers, ulcerative colitis, depression, electric shock therapy, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Do not become overheated in hot weather; otherwise heatstroke may occur.

Symptoms of Overdosage

RESERPINE over-dosage can result in: Loose Motion, Lightheadedness, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Eyes Small (constricted) Pupils, Drowsiness, Dizziness

Common Side-Effects

RESERPINE : Nausea, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

RESERPINE : Body Itching, Face Swelling, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Easy Bruising

Rare Side-Effects

RESERPINE : Abdomen Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Weight Gain, Fainting

Technical Classification

RESERPINE is categorized as: ANTIADRENERGIC AGENTS, PERIPHERALLY ACTING / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with RESERPINE as Ingredient

ADELPHANE ESIDREX TABHYDRALAZINE 10.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 10.0 MG, RESERPINE 0.1 MG