Brand Name :
Guanidine hydrochloride
Synonyms :
guanidine
Class :
Cholinergic agents
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Tablet
125mg
lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome
10 - 15
mg/kg
Orally
divided into 3-4 doses
Tablet
Increase upto 35mg/kg
may increase the toxic effect
may increase the toxic effect
may increase the toxic effect
may increase the toxic effect
may increase the toxic effect
may increase the toxic effect
may increase the toxic effect
may increase the toxic effect
may increase the toxic effect
may increase the toxic effect
may decrease the anticholinergic effect
Frequency not defined:
Anemia
Thrombocytopenia
Rash
Dry mouth
Folliculitis
Uremia
Atrial fibrillation
Abnormal liver function test
Skin eruptions
Purpura
Renal tubular necrosis
Hypotension
Anorexia
Abdominal cramping
Tremor
Confusion
Pregnancy consideration: Insufficient data available
Lactation: The drug is excreted in the human breast milk
Pregnancy category:
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.
Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: guanidine
Pronounced: (gua·ni·dine)
Why do we use guanidine?
It is used to treat myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness)