Cryptenamine Tannates
Cryptenamine Tannates is an antihypertensive agent derived from Veratrum album (white hellebore), historically used to treat high blood pressure. It acts primarily on sensory receptors in the cardiovascular system to reduce blood pressure through reflex mechanisms. This medication has largely been superseded by safer, more effective modern antihypertensives.
An older antihypertensive derived from plant alkaloids used to lower blood pressure.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 235226
- Generic
- Cryptenamine Tannates
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Note: This is an older antihypertensive agent largely replaced by modern medications with better safety profiles.
Acts on baroreceptors and sensory nerves in the cardiovascular system, modulating autonomic nervous system activity to reduce peripheral vascular resistance and lower blood pressure through reflex mechanisms.
Use is largely historical; current guidelines recommend safer alternatives for hypertension management. Contains ester alkaloids and may cause significant adverse effects including hypotension, bradycardia, and gastrointestinal disturbances. Requires careful dosing and monitoring.
Official drug label
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