Guanfacine Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of guanfacine, a centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist with antihypertensive activity. Alpha-2 receptor stimulation by guanfacine hydrochloride results in a decreased sympathetic outflow from the vasomotor center to the heart, kidneys, and peripheral vasculature. This leads to a decrease in heart rate and peripheral vascular resistance. (NCI05). It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Alpha-2 agonists. Its therapeutic use is listed as ADHD agents, cardiovascular and migraine preventive agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Intuniv, Hydrochloride and Guanfacine. Its PubChem CID is 71401.
Guanfacine hydrochloride
| CAS No | 29110-48-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C9H10Cl3N3O |
| Molecular Weight | 282.5 g/mol |
| Synonyms | N-(diaminomethylidene)-2-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)acetamide;hydrochloride |
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Guanfacine Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of guanfacine, a centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist with antihypertensive activity.
The listed CAS number is 29110-48-3.
The listed molecular formula is C9H10Cl3N3O.
The listed molecular weight is 282.5 g/mol.
N-(diaminomethylidene)-2-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)acetamide;hydrochloride.
The source lists Intuniv, Hydrochloride and Guanfacine.