Guanethidine Monosulfate
A monosulfate salt form of guanethidine, an antihypertensive that blocks norepinephrine release from sympathetic neurons to lower blood pressure in patients with difficult-to-control hypertension. This salt form is the pharmaceutical preparation used in clinical practice. Its use requires careful management of orthostatic hypotension and drug interactions.
Molecular Weight
296.3900 g/mol
TPSA
151.00 Ų
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
2D Structure
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SMILES
N=C(N)NCCN1CCCCCCC1.O=S(=O)(O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H22N4.H2O4S/c11-10(12)13-6-9-14-7-4-2-1-3-5-8-14;1-5(2,3)4/h1-9H2,(H4,11,12,13);(H2,1,2,3,4)
Molecular Formula
C10H24N4O4S
HBD / HBA
4 / 6
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
19
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
A monosulfate salt form of guanethidine, an antihypertensive that blocks norepinephrine release from sympathetic neurons to lower blood pressure in patients with difficult-to-control hypertension. This salt form is the pharmaceutical preparation used in clinical practice. Its use requires careful management of orthostatic hypotension and drug interactions.
Yes, Guanethidine Monosulfate is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1345. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 86471. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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