Arkapres 150Mcg Tablet
About Arkapres 150Mcg Tablet
Arkapres 150Mcg Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension. It effectively brings down blood pressure by reducing levels of certain body chemicals. This in turn relaxes the blood vessels, allowing the heart to beat properly.
Before starting the medication, inform the doctor of any health problems that you are currently suffering from. Patients with heart and kidney problems, low blood pressure and tumour of the adrenal gland should take Arkapres 150Mcg Tablet only after their doctor’s approval. Provide him with a list of medicines you are taking as well.
Arkapres 150Mcg Tablet is prescribed twice a day, one dose has to be taken during the day and the other at night. The tablet form of the drug can consumed with food or without. Transdermal patches of the drug are also available. In this case just place the patch on your skin and the drug will be absorbed by the body.
The drug should be stops gradually, suddenly discountinuing the drug can result in severe complications.
Common side effects of Arkapres 150Mcg Tablet are fatigue, lethargy, drowsiness, hypotension, headache, pain in the abdomen and dizziness.
If any of these side effects continue for a long period or become worse get in touch with your doctor.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Arkapres 150Mcg Tablet
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Arkapres 150Mcg Tablet ?
Headache
Erectile Dysfunction
Depression
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Arkapres 150Mcg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Taking Clonidine with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Arkapres 100mcg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Arkapres 100mcg tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution should be used in patients with impaired renal function.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Arkapres 150Mcg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Arkapres 150Mcg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Catapres 150Mcg Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Clonidine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication behaves as an alpha2 adrenergic receptor agonist. It possesses central hypotensive and anti arrhythmogenic effects. Primarily, it works by stimulating the receptors present in the brain stem. Here it shows sympatholytic effect, thus inhibits the noradrenaline, ATP, renin and neuropeptide Y release. This leads to a decrease in peripheral vascular resistance, causing a lowering of blood pressure. For producing secondary effects, it acts as an imidazoline-1 receptor in the brain.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Arkapres 150Mcg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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References
Clonidine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/clonidine
Clonidine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00575
CLONIDINE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=CLONIDINE
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