RESERPINE

Course overview

RESERPINE IS A MEDICATION USED IN THE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION, WHICH IS A SIGNIFICANT RISK FACTOR FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. IT IS AN ADRENERGIC UPTAKE INHIBITOR. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, MECHANISM OF ACTION, ADVERSE EFFECTS, AND OTHER VITAL FACTORS PERTINENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION AND RELATED CONDITIONS.