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LÆKNABLAÐIÐ
ihe drug of ehoice
.. .as a tranquilizing agent
in anxiety and tension states
.. .in hypertension
RALDIXIIM
Squibb Whole Root Rauwolfia
As a tranquilzing agent, Raudizin is useful in
the treatment of anxiety and tension states. It producec a
calming effect, usually free of lethargy and hangover,
and vvithout the loss of alertness often associated
with barbiturate sadation. It does not significantly lower
the blood pressure of normotensive patients.
In hypertension, Raudixin produces a gradual, sustained
lowering of blood pressure. In addition, its mild
bradycardic effect helps reduce the work load of the heart.
° Less likely to produce depression.
° Less likely ta produce Parkinson-Iike symptoms.
° Causes no liver dysfunction.
0 No serial blood counts necessary during maintenance therapy.
° Not habit-forming — tolerance and cumulation not reported.
° The hazard of overdosage is virtually absent.
Raudixin supplies the total activity of the whole
rauwolfia root, accurately standardized by a rigorous series
of test methods to assure consistent, predictable
results. The total activity of Raudizin is not accouunted
for by its reserpine content alone.
S u p p 1 y : 50 mg. and 100 mg. tablets,
bottle of 25, 100 and 1000.