ARKAPRES 150mcg Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Clonidine 150 mcg
Manufacturer
Biokindle Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET contains Clonidine which belongs to group of medicines called Antihypertensives. ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET is used to lower high blood pressure to manage hypertension in affected individuals. ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to clonidine. It is also not recommended for use in patients with rare hereditary condition of galactose intolerance, and/or heart diseases (such as heart failure, slow/irregular heart rate). Before taking ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have Raynaud’s phenomenon (condition marked by decreased blood flow to the fingers and toes), depression, constipation, altered sensation, diabetes, liver, and/or kidney problems. ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET is not recommended for use during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy. It is also not recommended for use in breast-feeding women. ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) and is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 60 years/above) after consulting the doctor. The most common
Uses
OF ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET Helps to lower high blood pressure in affected individuals
How It Works
ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET works by relaxing the blood vessels which makes the heart to pump blood more efficiently around the body thus resulting in the lowered blood pressure and thereby managing hypertension in affected individuals.
Directions for Use
Take ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET are dizziness, dry mouth, tiredness, headache, constipation, nausea, and vomiting. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET Helps to lower high blood pressure in affected individuals HOW ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET WORKSARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET works by relaxing the blood vessels which makes the heart to pump blood more efficiently around the body thus resulting in the lowered blood pressure and thereby managing hypertension in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLETCOMMON dizziness signs of sedation such as feeling tired or relaxed more than usual signs of orthostatic hypertension such as feeling dizzy when you stand up suddenly dry mouth depression sleeping problems headache constipation nausea pain below the ear (from the salivary gland) vomiting erectile dysfunction weakness UNCOMMON difficulty in understanding, hallucinations, nightmares altered sensation in hands and feet regular unusually slow heartbeat signs of Raynaud’s phenomenon (condition marked by decreased blood flow to the fingers and toes) such as cold fingers or toes itching, rash, urticaria (nettle rash) feeling of discomfort and fatigue blurred vision confusion irrational/abnormal thoughts irritability decreased sexual drive / impotence constipation dryness of the nose and eyes pain in the salivary glands larger breasts (than normal) in men thinning of hair RARE hair loss signs of high blood sugar such as feeling thirsty, urinating frequently, feeling weak or tired. Stop taking ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience signs of pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel such as colicky pain, vomiting and constipation
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET is not recommended for use in breast feeding women as it may pass through milk. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel drowsy, dizzy or have some disturbances of vision after taking ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET as it may alter the effect of the medicine. KIDNEYARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. ALLERGYDo not take ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET if you are allergic to Clonidine, and/or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with problems such as heart failure, slow/irregular heart rate. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. OTHERSARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have rare hereditary condition of galactose intolerance Before taking ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have signs of Raynaud’s phenomenon (condition marked by decreased blood flow to the fingers and toes) such as cold fingers or toes have or ever had depression have constipation have altered sensation (nerve disorder that causes your hands and feet to feel different low blood pressure while standing up have intolerance or difficulty to digest certain sugars (such as lactose) have diabetes have signs of phaeochromocytoma (rare tumor of the adrenal gland) such as high blood pressure, headache, heavy sweating stroke or transient ischeamic attack (TIA) Use in Pediatrics: ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. Use in Geriatrics: ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 60 years). Consult your doctor before taking.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking, other medicines that make you drowsy Ex. brompheniramine, diphenhydramine non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (used to reduce fever & inflammation, and relieve pain) Ex. ibuprofen imipramine or mirtazapine (used to manage depression) antipsychotics (used for severe mental illness such as schizophrenia) Ex. chlorpromazine beta blockers (used to manage hypertension) Ex. atenolol water tablets – frusemide (diuretics) alpha blockers (used for prostate problems in men) Ex. prazosin or doxazosin vasodilators (medicines used to dilate or manage constriction of blood vessels to allow free blood flow to the organs) Ex. diazoxide or sodium nitroprusside calcium antagonists (used to manage hypertension) Ex. verapamil, diltiazem hydrochloride ACE inhibitors (used to manage hypertension) Ex. captopril, lisinopril digitalis glycoside (used to manage heart diseases) Ex. digoxin Over dosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are slow heartbeat, drowsiness, temporary breathlessness, dizziness, weakness, lethargy, feeling cold, vomiting, looking pale, irregular heartbeat, and coma. SYNOPSIS Drug : Clonidine Pharmacological Category : Central alpha agonists Therapeutic Indication : Hypertension (high blood pressure) Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET out of reach of children Store ARKAPRES 150MCG TABLET below 30°C
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Last Updated
07 Dec 2022