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Reserpine

Generic Name
Reserpine
Brand Names
Renese-R
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C33H40N2O9
CAS Number
50-55-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
8B1QWR724A

Overview

An alkaloid found in the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina and R. vomitoria. Reserpine inhibits the uptake of norepinephrine into storage vesicles resulting in depletion of catecholamines and serotonin from central and peripheral axon terminals. It has been used as an antihypertensive and an antipsychotic as well as a research tool, but its adverse effects limit its clinical use. The FDA withdrew its approval for the use of all oral dosage form drug products containing more than 1 mg of reserpine.

Indication

For the treatment of hypertension

Associated Conditions

  • Hypertension

FDA Drug Approvals

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No FDA approvals found for this drug.

EMA Drug Approvals

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HSA Drug Approvals

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NMPA Drug Approvals

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PPB Drug Approvals

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TGA Drug Approvals

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Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
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HYDROPRES 25 TAB
merck frosst canada & cie, merck frosst canada & co.
00140619
Tablet - Oral
.125 MG
12/31/1959
SERPASIL 0.25MG
novartis pharmaceuticals canada inc
00005665
Tablet - Oral
0.25 MG / TAB
12/31/1954
HYDROPRES 50 TAB
merck frosst canada & cie, merck frosst canada & co.
00140627
Tablet - Oral
.125 MG
12/31/1959
NOVO-RESERPINE TAB 0.25MG
novopharm limited
00021784
Tablet - Oral
.25 MG
12/31/1967
SER-AP-ES TAB
novartis pharmaceuticals canada inc
00074608
Tablet - Oral
0.1 MG
12/31/1960

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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