GUANFACINE
GUANFACINE is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: GUANFACINE; Generic name: GUANFACINE; Manufacturer: A-S Medication Solutions.
| Brand name | GUANFACINE |
|---|---|
| Generic name | GUANFACINE |
| Manufacturer | A-S Medication Solutions |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Guanfacine extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications [see Clinical Studies (14)] . Guanfacine extended-release tablet is a central alpha 2A -adrenergic receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications ( 1 , 14 ). |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Recommended dose: 1 mg to 7 mg (0.05 to 0.12 mg/kg target weight based dose range) once daily in the morning or evening based on clinical response and tolerability ( 2.2 ). • Begin at a dose of 1 mg once daily and adjust in increments of no more than 1 mg/week ( 2.2 ). • Do not crush, chew or break tablets before swallowing ( 2.1 ). • Do not administer with high-fat meals, because of increased exposure ( 2.1 ). • Do not substitute for immediate-release guanfacine ta |
| Active ingredient(s) | GUANFACINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0836a1d5-f1fc-4b94-9667-667278a74c93 |