Clonigen Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Clonidine HCl

Indications/Uses

Management of HTN.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

HTN 50-100 mcg tid, increased every 2nd or 3rd day. Max: 1,200 mcg daily.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Cerebrovascular disease, ischaemic heart disease including MI, renal impairment, occlusive peripheral vascular disorders eg, Raynaud's disease, history of depression. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Adverse Reactions

Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness & headache. Constipation, depression, anxiety, fatigue, nausea, anorexia, parotid pain, sleep disturbances, vivid dreams, impotence & loss of libido, urinary retention or incontinence, orthostatic hypotension; dry, itching or burning sensations in the eye.

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Drug Interactions

Enhance hypertensive effects w/ diuretics, other antihypertensives & hypotension-causing drugs. β-blockers may exacerbate rebound HTN following w/drawal. TCAs may antagonize the hypotensive effect. Enhanced sedative effect w/ CNS depressants.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Other Antihypertensives

ATC Classification

C02AC01 - clonidine ; Belongs to the class of imidazoline receptor agonists, centrally-acting antiadrenergic agents. Used in the treatment of hypertension.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Clonigen tab 150 mcg

Packing/Price

100's (P3,200/box)

Form

Clonigen tab 75 mcg

Packing/Price

100's (P2,100/box)

Clonigen

clonidine

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

InnoGen Pharmaceuticals