Guanfacine, or BS 100-141, is a selective alpha-A2 adrenergic receptor agonist initially indicated for the treatment of hypertension but is now indicated as an extended release tablet for the treatment of ADHD. Guanfacine was first described in the literature in 1974.
Guanfacine was granted FDA approval on 27 October 1986.
Guanfacine is indicated alone or as an adjunct with stimulants to treat ADHD.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, United States
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