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How to Take Clonidine and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The usual oral adult dose is 0.1mg twice daily initially. The maximum oral dose is 2.4 mg daily in divided doses.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Clonidine

This medication is an alpha agonist, prescribed for high blood pressure.

Brand Names or Trade Names of Clonidine

India :

Catapres 150mcg | Arkamin (100mcg) | Catapres | Arkamin | Clonidine Hydrochloride | Clodict

International :

Catapres Catapres-TTS, Jenloga

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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