Intuniv
Migraine, Migraine Disorders, Tourette Syndrome + 3 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Intuniv
Treatment for
Migraine
What is Intuniv
Guanfacine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Guanfacine is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It was first developed in 1974 and approved by the FDA in 1986. Guanfacine works by stimulating alpha-A2 adrenergic receptors, which helps regulate blood pressure and can improve focus and attention in ADHD patients.
Tenex
is the brand name
Intuniv Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Tenex
Guanfacine
1986
127
Effectiveness
How Intuniv Affects Patients
Guanfacine helps manage ADHD by activating an alpha-2A adrenergic receptor. It only needs to be taken once a day and is usually considered safe, but it can cause low blood pressure, a slow heart rate, or fainting. Patients should be warned of these potential side effects.
How Intuniv works in the body
Guanfacine helps treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by targeting the sympathetic nervous system, which controls how your heart and circulatory system work. It does this by binding to alpha-2A receptors, which decreases the activity of the sympathetic nervous system.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed dosage of Intuniv is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, such as monotherapy, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Migraine. The quantity of dosage varies, in accordance with the technique of administration laid out in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Migraine Disorders
1.0 mg, , 2.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 4.0 mg
Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral
Tourette Syndrome
1.0 mg, , 2.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 4.0 mg
Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
1.0 mg, , 2.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 4.0 mg
Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral
Hypertensive disease
1.0 mg, , 2.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 4.0 mg
Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral
treatment as monotherapy
1.0 mg, , 2.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 4.0 mg
Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral
Migraine
1.0 mg, , 2.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 4.0 mg
Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Kit, Kit - Oral
Warnings
Intuniv Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Guanfacine may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Intuniv.
Common Intuniv Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Amifostine
Major
Guanfacine may increase the hypotensive activities of Amifostine.
Azelastine
Major
Guanfacine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Iobenguane
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Iobenguane can be decreased when used in combination with Guanfacine.
Oliceridine
Major
The risk or severity of hypotension, sedation, death, somnolence, and respiratory depression can be increased when Guanfacine is combined with Oliceridine.
Thalidomide
Major
Guanfacine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Thalidomide.
Intuniv Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The lowest toxic dose of the drug in rats has been found to be 142mg/kg orally, and 15.3mg/kg in mice, and 114mg/kg subcutaneously in rats and 46mg/kg in mice. Those who overdose may experience low blood pressure, drowsiness, fatigue, and a slow heart rate. If someone is suspected to have overdosed on this drug, call poison control and they may need to receive saline intravenously to stabilize their blood pressure.
Intuniv Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Intuniv?
153 active clinical trials are currently evaluating the potential of Intuniv in providing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Hypertensive Disease and Prophylactic Migraine Headache relief.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Migraine
51 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 2, Early Phase 1
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
63 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2
Migraine Disorders
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Tourette Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
treatment as monotherapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypertensive disease
27 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3
Intuniv Reviews: What are patients saying about Intuniv?
5
Patient Review
3/9/2015
Intuniv for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
5
Patient Review
7/18/2016
Intuniv for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
4.3
Patient Review
1/25/2022
Intuniv for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
4
Patient Review
7/6/2014
Intuniv for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
2.3
Patient Review
12/17/2014
Intuniv for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
2.3
Patient Review
2/27/2015
Intuniv for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
2.3
Patient Review
11/18/2014
Intuniv for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
2
Patient Review
7/19/2016
Intuniv for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
1.7
Patient Review
12/6/2016
Intuniv for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
1
Patient Review
9/2/2014
Intuniv for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
1
Patient Review
8/4/2014
Intuniv for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
1
Patient Review
9/27/2016
Intuniv for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Patient Q&A Section about intuniv
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What does Intuniv do for ADHD?
"Intuniv is a blockbuster medicinethat is designed to help with emotional sensitivity, hyperarousal, rejection sensitivity, and social aggression. It is different from other stimulant medications because it acts on the central alpha2A-adrenergic receptor."
Answered by AI
How does Intuniv make you feel?
"If you take this medication, there is a 20% chance you will not experience any benefits and may even feel worse. Approximately 10% of people who take this medication experience irritability from the first dose. In my opinion, this irritability does not go away, so I advise patients experiencing it to stop taking the medication."
Answered by AI
Is Intuniv similar to Adderall?
"Intuniv and Adderall are both drugs that can have similar side effects, such as dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, headache, stomach pain, or irritability."
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