Hypertension

Active Ingredient: Urapidil

Indication for Urapidil

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

60-180 mg in 2 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

60 - 180 mg

Dosage regimen

From 30 To 90 mg 2 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

The recommended starting dose is 30 mg urapidil twice daily.

For a faster blood pressure reduction, the treatment can be started with 60 mg urapidil twice daily.

The dose can be adjusted to individual needs in steps. The dosage range for maintenance therapy is 60–180 mg urapidil per day, with the total quantity split over two individual doses.

Treatment of blood pressure with this medicine requires regular medical follow-ups.

Dosage considerations

It is recommended to take urapidil with food in the morning and evening.

Active ingredient

Urapidil

Urapidil is a α1-adrenoceptor antagonist and 5-HT1A receptor agonist and consequently inhibits the vasoconstrictor effect of catecholamines. It interacts with peripheral α1-adrenoceptors and central 5-HT1A receptors to produce vasodilation without sympathetic activation.

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