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guanethidine

American  
[gwon-eth-i-deen] / gwɒnˈɛθ ɪˌdin /

noun

Pharmacology.

  1. a potent adrenergic neuron blocking agent, C 10 H 22 N 4 , used in the treatment of hypertension.

Etymology

Origin of guanethidine

1955–60; by insertion of eth(yl) into guanidine

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The rauwolfia products have been in use for 20 years, have generally been well tolerated in the dosage used by patients, and are inexpensive compared with newer medications for lowering blood pressure, such as guanethidine and methyldopa.

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