Zepine Oral
Generic Name: RESERPINE - ORAL
Pronounced: (re-SER-peen)
Zepine Oral Uses
This medication is used to treat mild high blood pressure
(hypertension) and with other medications to treat more severe high blood
pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks,
and kidney problems. Reserpine may rarely be used to treat certain mental/mood
disorders (e.g., agitated psychotic states) in those who can not tolerate the
usual treatments. Reserpine belongs to a class of drugs known as centrally
acting antihypertensives. It works by decreasing the levels of certain brain
chemicals (neurotransmitters), thereby slowing the heartbeat, relaxing blood
vessels, and decreasing blood pressure.
How To Use Zepine Oral
Take this medication by mouth, usually 1 to 2 times daily
or exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Dosage is based on your medical condition, tolerance of
side effects, and response to treatment. Your doctor may direct you to start by
taking a lower dose, then increase it gradually (every 10 days) until your
blood pressure is lowered.
Use this medication and other blood pressure medications
regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the
same time(s) each day. It is important to continue taking this medication even
if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. It may
take up to several weeks before the full benefit of this drug takes
effect.
Do not stop taking this medication without first
consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is
abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
Tell your doctor if your condition worsens (e.g., your
routine blood pressure readings increase) or you experience severe side
effects.
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