Alpha-2 agonists

Background

• Central alpha agonists lower blood pressure by stimulating alpha-receptors in the brain which causes peripheral vasodilation

Medications

• clonidine
• guanabenz
• guanfacine
• methyldopa
• moxonidine

Adverse effects

• sedation
• drying of the nasal mucosa
• rebound hypertension

See Also

• Antihypertensives