Uses of Arkamin 100mcg Tablet
Arkamin 100mcg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Hypertension
Side effects of Arkamin 100mcg Tablet
The most common side effects of Arkamin 100mcg Tablet are - Depression, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Headache, Malaise, Nervousness, Paresthesia, Sedation, Syncope, Weakness, Orthostatic Hypotension, Constipation, Nausea, Vomiting
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while taking Arkamin 100mcg Tablet
Do not use Arkamin 100mcg Tablet if you are allergic to - Clonidine
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Arkamin 100mcg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Dosage of Arkamin 100mcg Tablet
Arkamin 100mcg Tablet contains - Clonidine
Clonidine works by stimulating alpha receptors in the brain. This action reduces the nerve signals that are sent from the brain to the blood vessels causing them to contract and narrow. As a result, the blood vessels are allowed to relax and widen.
Overdose of Arkamin 100mcg Tablet
The dosage of Arkamin 100mcg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Arkamin 100mcg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Arkamin 100mcg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Duration of Action of Arkamin 100mcg Tablet
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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Interactions
Drug :-
barbiturates, other CNS depressants: Increased depressant effects of these drugs.
beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, digoxin: Additive effects, such as bradycardia and AV block, increased risk of worsened hypertensive response when clonidine is withdrawn beta blockers only.
diuretics, other antihypertensive drugs: Increased hypotensive effect.
epidural local anesthetics: Prolonged effects of epidural local anesthetics when used with epidural clonidine.
levodopa: Decreased levodopa effectiveness.
prazosin, tricyclic antidepressants: Decreased antihypertensive effect of clonidine.
Activity :-
alcohol use: Enhanced CNS depressant effects of alcohol.