Question

Reserpine is used to?
1. Increase blood pressure when it is low
2. Alleviate pain
3. Cure arthritis
4. Reduce high blood pressure

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Reduce high blood pressure

The correct answer is Reduce high blood pressure.

• Reserpine is used to treat high blood pressure.
  • It also is used to treat severe agitation in patients with mental disorders.
  • Reserpine is in a class of medications called rauwolfia alkaloids.
• It works by slowing the activity of the nervous system, causing the heartbeat to slow and the blood vessels to relax.

•  Reserpine lowers blood pressure by slowing down your nervous system.
  • This allows your blood vessels to relax and dilate (widen), which helps your heartbeat more slowly and improves blood flow.
  • Reserpine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).