Moxonidine

An antihypertensive agent, acts on imidazoline sub-type 1 receptors to the brain medulla.

Indications

Hypertension, Mild iron-deficiency anaemias.

Dosage

Adult > 12 years of age : 0.002 to 0.008 (average 0.005)mg /kg orally as a single dose.

Contra-Indications

Depression, glaucoma, parkinsonism, Raynaud's phenomenon.

Special Precautions

Should not be given to patients suffering with conduction disorder, bradycardia, server arrhythmias, sever heart failure, server ischemic, heart disease, server liver and renal impairment and a history of angioedema, Do not stop the drug abruptly but should be withdrawn gradullay over 2 weeks.

Side Effects

Dry mouth, headache, nausea, and insomnia. Dizziness, tiredness.