guanabenz

guanabenz
gua·na·benz (gwahґnə-benz) an α2-adrenergic agonist that stimulates the α2-adrenergic receptors of the central nervous system, resulting in a reduction of sympathetic outflow to the heart and peripheral vascular system; used as an antihypertensive.

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