Reserpine

Reserpine: action, indications, use, side effects and contraindications

Reserpine is a drug that is used to treat hypertension. Its action is aimed at lowering blood pressure and reducing possible vascular crises. In addition, reserpine has sedative properties, which helps relieve anxiety and tension.

Indications for the use of reserpine are hypertension, which is characterized by high blood pressure. To achieve maximum effect, it is recommended to take reserpine orally 0.05-0.1 mg 2-3 times a day. The highest single dose for adults is 0.002 g (2 mg), and the highest daily dose is 0.01 g (10 mg).

However, like any other medicine, reserpine can cause side effects. These include skin rashes, dyspepsia, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and depression.

Contraindications to the use of reserpine are severe cardiovascular diseases, stomach and duodenal ulcers, and kidney diseases. It is also not recommended to use reserpine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Reserpine is available in the form of tablets of 0.0001 g (0.1 mg) and 0.00025 g (0.25 mg). It must be remembered that self-medication can be dangerous and lead to undesirable consequences. Before starting to use reserpine, you should consult your doctor and strictly follow the recommendations for dosage and use.

Reserpine is a drug from the group of sympatholytics, which are used to treat high blood pressure and mental disorders associated with vascular diseases. Reserpine blocks nerve impulses, thereby reducing the amount of adrenaline in the blood and leading to a decrease in cardiac activity and systolic pressure. The manufacturer of this drug is the Grodzi pharmaceutical plant Polfa in Poland. Tablets of 0.1 mg and tablets of 25 mg are available in dosage forms.

Indications for the use of reserpine: - Hypertension; - Mental disorders of vascular etiology; - Psychoses accompanied by high blood pressure.

Contraindications: - Severe systemic diseases with dysfunction of the cardiovascular and renal systems; - Peptic ulcer and disorders of hematopoietic processes in organs; - The use of reserpine is not recommended in patients with impaired renal function.

When using the drug, side effects may occur, such as redness of the eyes, skin rash, dyspeptic disorders, headaches and a general feeling of weakness. An overdose of reserpine may result in sleep and cardiac disorders, lethargy, drowsiness and loss of sensation in the limbs. It is also necessary to take into account the interaction of this drug with indirect antihypertensive drugs, since they can enhance the hypotensive effect of reserpine and cause possible adverse reactions. After completion of the course of treatment, it is recommended to gradually stop taking the reserve medication, especially after periods of rest and alternation with other medications.