Guanfacine
- CAS NO.:29110-47-2
- Empirical Formula: C9H9Cl2N3O
- Molecular Weight: 246.09
- MDL number: MFCD00865944
- EINECS: 249-442-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2023-05-18 11:31:19
What is Guanfacine?
Absorption
Guanfacine is 80% orally bioavailable.
1mg immediate release oral guanfacine reaches a Cmax of 2.5±0.6ng/mL with a Tmax of 3.0h and an AUC of 56±15ng*h/mL. 1mg extended release oral guanfacine reaches a Cmax of 1.0±0.3ng/mL with a Tmax of 6.0h and an AUC of 32±9ng*h/mL.
In adults, a 4mg oral extended release dose reaches a Cmax of 3.58±1.39ng/mL with a Tmax of 5.5h; in children, a 2mg oral extended relsease dose reaches a Cmax of 2.6±1.03ng/mL with a Tmax of 4.98h; in adolescents, a 2mg oral extended release dose reaches a Cmax of 1.7±0.43ng/mL with a Tmax of 4.96h.
Toxicity
The oral LD50 in rats is 142mg/kg and 15.3mg/kg in mice. The subcutaneous LD50 in rats is 114mg/kg and 46mg/kg in mice.
Patients experiencing and overdose may present with hypotension, drowsiness, lethargy, and bradycardia. Overdose should be managed by first calling local poison control. Patients may require intravenous saline to maintain blood pressure.
Chemical properties
White Solid
Originator
Estulic,Sandoz,Switz.,1980
The Uses of Guanfacine
Guanfacine centrally acting α-adrenoceptor agonist. Guanfacine is an antihypertensive.
The Uses of Guanfacine
Centrally acting α-adrenoceptor agonist. Antihypertensive.
Indications
Guanfacine is indicated alone or as an adjunct with stimulants to treat ADHD.
Background
Guanfacine, or BS 100-141, is a selective alpha-A2 adrenergic receptor agonist initially indicated for the treatment of hypertension but is now indicated as an extended release tablet for the treatment of ADHD. Guanfacine was first described in the literature in 1974.
Guanfacine was granted FDA approval on 27 October 1986.
Definition
ChEBI: Guanfacine is a member of acetamides.
Manufacturing Process
2,6-Dichlorophenyl-acetyl-guanidine: A solution of 3.245 g (0.055 mol) of
guanidine in isopropanol is added to a solution of 11.7 g (0.05 mol) of 2,6-
dichlorophenyl-acetic acid ethyl ester (BP 142°C to 143°C/12 mm of Hg) in
20cc of isopropanol. The reaction mixture is allowed to stand overnight and is
subsequently concentrated by evaporation. After recrystallizing the residue
from methanol/ether 2,6-dichlorophenyl-acetyl-guanidine is obtained in the
form of white grains having a MP of 225°C to 227°C.
2,6-Dichlorophenyl-acetyl-guanidine hydrochloride: A solution of 5.6 g (0.025
mol) of 2,-dichlorophenylacetic acid chloride (BP 137°C to 138°C/12 mm of
Hg) in 10 cc of toluene is added dropwise to a mixture of 4.5 g (0.076 mol) of
guanidine and 60 cc of toluene. The reaction mixture is allowed to stand at
room temperature for 20 minutes, is then heated on a steam bath for 2 hours
and is subsequently cooled. The resulting precipitate is filtered off and washed
twice with 25 cc amounts of water in order to separate the guanidine
hydrochloride. The residue (2,6-dichlorophenyl-acetyl-guanidine) is washed
with chloroform for further purification and is then dissolved in 50 cc of
isopropanol. The pH-value of the solution is adjusted to 6 with ethanolic
hydrochloric acid and the solution is cooled. The resulting white needles are
again washed with chloroform. The resulting 2.6-dichlorophenyl-acetylguanidine hydrochloride has a MP of 213°C to 216°C.
brand name
Tenex (Dr. Reddy’s).
Therapeutic Function
Antihypertensive
General Description
Guanfacine is more selective for 2-receptors than isclonidine. Their mechanism of action is the same as that ofclonidine. Differences between clonidine and its twoanalogs are seen in their elimination half-life values and intheir metabolism and urinary excretion patterns. The eliminationhalf-life of clonidine ranges from 20 to 25 hours,whereas that for guanfacine is about 17 hours. Guanabenzhas the shortest DOA of these three agents, with a half-lifeof about 6 hours. Clonidine and guanfacine are excretedunchanged in the urine to the extent of 60% and 50%,respectively. Very little of guanabenz is excreted unchangedin the urine.
Pharmacokinetics
Guanfacine is a selective alpha-2A adrenergic receptor agonist but it is unclear how this translates to the treatment of ADHD. It has a long duration of action as it is given once daily and a wide therapeutic window as fatal overdoses have not been described in literature. Patients should be counselled regarding the risk of hypotension, bradycardia, and syncope.
Synthesis
Guanfacin, N-amidino-2-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)acetamide (22.3.2), is also synthesized in a very easy synthesis of reacting the acid chloride or ester of 2,6- dichlorophenylacetic acid with guanidine.
Metabolism
Guanfacine is oxidized by CYP3A4 to it's main metabolite, 3-hydroxyguanfacine. 3-hydroxyguanfacine is then either glucuronidated or sulphated.
Properties of Guanfacine
Melting point: | 227-230?C |
Density | 1.50±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
storage temp. | Refrigerator |
solubility | Soluble in DMSO |
form | Powder |
pka | 11.92±0.46(Predicted) |
Safety information for Guanfacine
Computed Descriptors for Guanfacine
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