Yohimbine (HCl)
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
An indole alkaloid, is an alpha-2 selective antagonist. It has no established clinical role. Theoretically, it could be useful in autonomic insufficiency by promoting neurotransmitter release through blockade of presynaptic alpha-2 receptors.
Indications
Yohimbine (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Organic and psychosomatic impotence, Orthostatic hypotension, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Obesity.
Contraindications
Yohimbine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Renal diseases.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Yohimbine (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Atrial fibrillation, Loss of memory. Yohimbine (HCl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Tachycardia, Cardiac arrhythmia, Hypertension. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Yohimbine (HCl) therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Yohimbine (HCl) include Nausea, Tachycardia, Palpitations, Headache, Hypertension, Paresthesia, Teichopsia, Anxiety, Weakness, Chest pain. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Yohimbine (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Increased BP, Paresthesias, Incoordination, Increased heart rate, Rhinorrhea, Increased salivation.
Warnings
No warnings information is recorded for this medicine yet.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pediatrics, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, and patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Yohimbine (HCl) was found.
Storage
Tab Store at room temperature.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.