Central agents are medications that slow the heartbeat and lower blood pressure. They prevent signals from the brain to the nervous system that narrows the blood vessels and makes the heart beating faster. As a result, the heart does not pump hard. The blood flows more easily through the veins of the body and arteries. This causes blood pressure to decrease.

Central factors are also called:

  • Central adrenal inhibitors.
  • Alpha central stimuli.
  • Central stimuli.

Examples of central factors

Several central factors are available. The best one for you depends on your health and the condition that is treated.

Central factors include:

  • Clonidine (Duraclon, Nexiclon XR).
  • Guanfacine (InTuniv).
  • Methyldopa.

When using the central effect factors

Central effect factors are often used with other medications if other medications do not help lower blood pressure.

Central effect factors can also be used to prevent, treat or improve symptoms of other health conditions, such as:

  • Attention deficiency/hyperactivity (ADHD).
  • Medicine withdrawal, such as opioids pain.
  • Flash hot menopause.
  • Tourt syndrome.

Side effects

Central agents can have strong side effects. Some possible side effects are:

  • Slow heart rate.
  • holding.
  • dizziness.
  • Severe sleepy.
  • Dry mouth.
  • Extreme fatigue.
  • fever.
  • headache.
  • A problem with erection, also called erectile dysfunction or impotence.

Do not suddenly stop taking a central worker. Doing this can cause a dangerous increase in blood pressure. Do not stop taking these medications without talking to your healthcare professional.

Talk to your healthcare team if you have any questions about the medications you are taking.