Reserpine (Noun)
Meaning
Antihypertensive consisting of an alkaloid extracted from the plant Rauwolfia serpentina (trade names Raudixin or Rau-Sed or Sandril or Serpasil).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Reserpine is an antipsychotic and antihypertensive drug that was widely used in the past but has largely been replaced by newer medications.
- The doctor prescribed her a low dose of reserpine to help manage her high blood pressure.
- Long-term use of reserpine can lead to side effects such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
- Reserpine was one of the first antipsychotic medications to be synthesized from the roots of the Rauwolfia serpentina plant.
- Due to its potential for serious side effects, reserpine is typically only used to treat severe cases of hypertension that have not responded to other treatments.