When to Use Rauwolfia Serpentina?
Rauwolfia Alkaloids Belong to the General Class of Medicines Called Antihypertensives. They Are Used to Treat High Blood Pressure (Hypertension). High Blood...
Rauwolfia alkaloids belong to the general class of medicines called antihypertensives. They are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly.
When is the best time to take serpentina?
The typical dose is 600 mg/day, taken about 1 hour before bedtime. Since the use of rauwolfia results in a decrease of monoamine activity, those who take this compound should be monitored for the possible onset of depressive symptoms.
How do you use rauwolfia?
- Adults—100 to 250 micrograms (mcg) a day.
- Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 5 to 20 mcg per kilogram (kg) (2.27 to 9.1 mcg per pound) of body weight a day. This may be taken as a single dose or divided into two doses.
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