Medical Articles

Reserpine

Anti hypertensives

Description

Reserpine is used to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to treat severe agitation in patients with mental disorders. Reserpine is in a class of medications called rauwolfia alkaloids. It works by slowing the activity of the nervous system, causing the heartbeat to slow and the blood vessels to relax.

Mechanism of action

It exerts its action mainly by depleting catecholamine in the peripheral nervous system.

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Mechanism of action

It exerts its action mainly by depleting catecholamine in the peripheral nervous system.

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