guanethidinen.
/ɡwəˈnɛθɪdiːn/ Pharmacology.
A drug, 2-(octahydro-1-azocinyl)-ethyl guanidine, used to reduce blood pressure.
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1959 Jrnl. Amer. Med. Assoc. 11 July 1265/1 The former has been given the generic name guanethidine by the manufacturer.
1959 Lancet 12 Dec. 1048/2 The hypotensive action of guanethidine appears to be due to selective blockade of the sympathetic nervous system.
1970 Jrnl. Pharmacol. & Exper. Therapeutics 173 166/1 Reserpine and guanethidine prevented the glandular enlargement induced by papain or amputation.
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