Clonid 10mcg Tablet

Short Description

Clonid 10mcg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It lowers blood pressure by decreasing heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Clonid 10mcg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It lowers blood pressure by decreasing heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels. Lowering the blood pressure helps to prevent future stroke and heart attack. Clonid 10mcg Tablet is also used to prevent migraines and hot flushes in women during menopause. This medicine can be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at the same time every day. You should always take this medicine as advised by the doctor and should never stop it without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill but if you stop taking this medicine your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. You should monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medicine. Common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, headache, nausea, somnolence, and insomnia. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor before taking it.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clonid 10mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Dry mouth Fatigue Dizziness Headache Nausea Somnolence Insomnia

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Clonid 10mcg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Clonid 10mcg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Clonid 10mcg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Acarbose Amitriptyline Amoxapine Chlorpropamide

Clonid 10mcg Tablet is an alpha-2 agonist. It works by decreasing heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.

Clonid 10mcg Tablet 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. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.