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Clonidine
Latest prescription information about Clonidine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Clonidine
Pronunciation : kloe' ni deen
Therapeutic Classification : anti- adrenergic blockers - centrally acting
Trade Name(s):
India- Arkamin Tab , Catapres Tab , Catapres-Diu Tab, Cloneon Amp , Clothalton Tab. International- Catapres Catapres-TTS, Jenloga. This medication is an alpha agonist, prescribed for high blood pressure. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : The usual oral adult dose is 0.1�0.3 mg twice daily. The maximum oral dose is 2.4 mg daily. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of stroke, recent heart attack, heart or kidney disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breast-feeding. * It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * Avoid abrupt withdrawal; withdraw gradually. Side Effects : Most Common - Dry mouth, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, lethargy, sedation, sleeplessness, dizziness, impotence/sexual dysfunction, dry throat, constipation, nausea and vomiting. Body as a Whole - Fever, uneasiness, weakness, pallor and withdrawal syndrome. Heart - Congestive heart failure, stroke, slow/fast heart rate, chest pain, fainting, high blood pressure and palpitations. Central Nervous System - Sudden severe confusion, mental depression, hallucinations, localized numbness, abnormal dreams, restlessness, anxiety, agitation, irritability and other behavioral changes. Skin - Angioneurotic edema, rash, hives, itching, hair loss and pigmentation. Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite. Genitourinary - Difficulty in urination and decreased sexual activity. Metabolic - Breast enlargement in males and weight gain. Musculoskeletal - Muscle or joint pain and leg cramps. Eye - Blurred vision and burning of eyes. * Do not take more than the recommended dose. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature, and out of the reach of children. |
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