Clonipres 0.1100mcg
Rx- Generic:
- Clonidine Hydrochloride
- Company:
- Navana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Strip (10 Tablet)
৳ 10/unit
Pack: ৳ 100
Price comparison
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- ৳ 10
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- ৳ 8.03
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At a glance
Clonidine Hydrochloride is a centrally acting antihypertensive medication used for the treatment of hypertension, migraine prevention, menopausal flushing, and ADHD.
Indications
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Migraine prophylaxis
- Menopausal flushing
- Opioid and alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral - Hypertension): Initial: 50-100 mcg three times daily, increased every 2nd or 3rd day; Maintenance: 300-1200 mcg/day; Max: 2400 mcg/day.
Adult Dose (Migraine prophylaxis/Menopausal flushing): 50 mcg twice daily, increased to 75 mcg twice daily if no remission after 2 weeks.
ADHD: IR: 5 mcg/kg/day; ER: 0.1 mg/day for 8 weeks.
Alcohol withdrawal: 0.3-0.6 mg every 6 hours.
Pediatric Dose (<12 years): Safety and efficacy not established.
Renal Dose: CrCl <10 mL/min: 50-75% of usual dose.
Side effects
Common Side Effects (dose-related):
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Sedation
- Ear pain
- Irritability
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
Precautions & warnings
- [UNSAFE] Clonidine Hydrochloride may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
- May cause dizziness or sleepiness; avoid driving or activities requiring concentration.
- Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down (orthostatic hypotension).
- May cause dryness of eyes; caution while using contact lenses.
- Do not stop suddenly without consulting your doctor (withdrawal symptoms: nervousness, agitation, headache, tremor, rapid rise in blood pressure).
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation.