SPL Set ID: e6d4fc3d-4169-44f1-bcb9-1188de40d4e5
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Guanfacine hydrochloride is a centrally acting antihypertensive with α 2 -adrenoceptor agonist properties in tablet form for oral administration. The chemical name of guanfacine hydrochloride is N-amidino-2-(2,6-dichlorophenyl) acetamide hydrochloride and its molecular weight is 282.56. Its structural formula is: Guanfacine hydrochloride, USP is a white or off-white crystalline powder; sparingly soluble in water and alcohol and slightly soluble in acetone. Each tablet, for oral administration, contains guanfacine hydrochloride equivalent to 1 mg or 2 mg of guanfacine and the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and sodium lauryl sulfate. In addition, the 2 mg tablets contain the following ingredient: FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake. Chemical Structure