| bethanidine | <chemical> 1-benzyl-2,3-dimethylguanidine sulfate. A guanidinium antihypertensive agent that acts by blocking adrenergic transmission. The precise mode of action is not clear. Pharmacological action: adrenergic agents, antihypertensive agents, sympatholytics. Chemical name: Guanidine, N,N'-dimethyl-N''-(phenylmethyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| bethanidine sulfate | 1-benzyl-2,3-dimethylguanidine;an adrenergic blocking agent used for palliative treatment of hypertension. Synonym: betanidine sulfate. (05 Mar 2000) |