Clonidine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of high blood pressure. It can also be used in treatment for used to prevent migraine attacks and hot flushes that may occur in women during the menopause.
Side effects
Constipation
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Sleepiness
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Clonidine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Clonidine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Clonidine is an alpha-2 agonist. It makes the condition better by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does high blood pressure need to be treated? When the blood pressure is high, the heart has to work harder to pump blood throughout the body, which causes damage to the blood vessels. If high blood pressure is not treated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and vision problems.
Expert Advice
Clonidine lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.Eat healthy (low-sodium diet), exercise, quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, and reduce stress along with taking ClonidineClonidine may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.It may cause you to feel lightheaded especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Product Details
SKU: PC-72393 Product Description: Cloneon 1 ml Injection is manufactured by Neon Laboratories Ltd Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.