Clonidine
Information about Clonidine
Clonidine Uses
Clonidine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and opioid withdrawal. It can also be used to prevent migraine attacks and hot flushes that may occur in women during the menopause.
How Clonidine works
Clonidine is an alpha-2 agonist. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Common side effects of Clonidine
Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Headache, Nausea, Fatigue, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Erectile dysfunction, Enlarged salivary gland
Available Medicine for Clonidine
ArkaminTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹87 to ₹1772 variant(s)
CloneonNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹881 variant(s)
AlbamineAlbus Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹12 to ₹392 variant(s)
ClosidinCmg Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹151 variant(s)
ClonistAlienist Pharmaceutical Private Limited
₹391 variant(s)
ArkafixRenspur Health Care Private Limited
₹21 to ₹222 variant(s)
ClonithemAnthem Biopharma
₹1001 variant(s)
ClonisorTorso Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
₹18 to ₹722 variant(s)
CatapressCadila Healthcare Limited
₹121 variant(s)
CloudNutraferon Private Limited
₹151 variant(s)
Expert advice for Clonidine
- Clonidine may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not 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.
- It may cause dryness of eyes. Take caution while using contact lenses.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Dizziness or fainting may occur, especially when rising from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help improve the problem.
- Eat healthy (low-fat, high-fibre, low-sodium diet), quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, increase your physical activity, watch your weight, and reduce stress.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.