Yohimbine (Welcker-Lyster)

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey. Last updated on September 23, 2023

YOHIMBINE

Welcker-Lyster

Sympatholytic

Indications And Clinical Uses: As an alpha-adrenergic blocking agent.

Contra-Indications: Cardiac or renal disease.

Precautions: Yohimbine may cause hypotension. It should not be administered to geriatric patients, psychiatric patients or cardiorenal patients with a history of gastric or duodenal ulcer.

Symptoms And Treatment Of Overdose: Symptoms and Treatment: Conduct gastric lavage and administer activated charcoal (4 tablespoonfuls/500 mL of water). Treat excitation or convulsions with a barbiturate.

Dosage: Adults: 6 to 18 mg daily.

Availability And Storage: Each pale pink, uncoated, spherical granule contains: yohimbine HCl 2 mg. Bottles of 100 and 500.

YOHIMBINE Welcker-Lyster Sympatholytic

About Melisa Puckey

Melisa Puckey, BPharm is a New Zealand–registered pharmacist accredited to supply emergency contraception, sildenafil, trimethoprim, chloramphenicol, and clozapine. She has over ten years of experience in community pharmacy, focusing on patient care, medication safety, and treatment accuracy. Her medical writing centers on evidence-based topics including COVID-19, oncology, dermatology, and reproductive health. Melisa is a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand, the Australasian Medical Writers' Association, and the American Medical Writers Association.