Debrisoquin
Debrisoquin is an antihypertensive medication that works by depleting catecholamines from peripheral sympathetic nerve endings, reducing the nerve signals that constrict blood vessels. It was primarily used for the treatment of hypertension, though it has been largely replaced by newer antihypertensive agents with more favorable safety profiles.
Debrisoquin is an older antihypertensive agent that lowers blood pressure by depleting catecholamines from sympathetic nerve terminals.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- C02CC04
- RxNorm
- 3118
- Generic
- Debrisoquin
- Class
- atc-c02
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It was particularly considered when other antihypertensives were not effective or tolerated.
Debrisoquin is an adrenergic neuron blocker that works by inhibiting the release of norepinephrine from sympathetic nerve terminals, thereby reducing sympathetic tone and lowering blood pressure.
This medication is no longer widely available or commonly used in modern clinical practice. It has been largely replaced by other antihypertensive classes due to better efficacy and safety profiles. Patients should use only under direct medical supervision and may experience orthostatic hypotension as a side effect.
Official drug label
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