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About Arkapres 100 Tablet

CLONIDINE belongs to the group of medicines called 'Antihypertensives' used in the management of high blood pressure. Besides this, CLONIDINE is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children above 6 years. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. It is a common condition and when not treated, may cause damage to blood vessels, the brain, kidneys, heart, and other parts of the body. ADHD is a condition in which the patient had difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining quiet or still as others of the same age.

CLONIDINE contains 'Clonidine' that relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This, in turn, helps in decreasing the raised blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the future, especially for people with high blood pressure. Additionally, CLONIDINE helps in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by affecting the part of the brain, which controls impulsivity and attention.

Take CLONIDINE with or without food. Do not chew, break or crush the tablet; swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take CLONIDINE at the same time every day. You are advised to take CLONIDINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, tiredness, dry mouth, weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are recommended to speak to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition, effectually continue taking CLONIDINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Try not to skip any doses or stop taking CLONIDINE suddenly without consulting your doctor as CLONIDINE may cause withdrawal reactions like anxiety, headache, tremor, agitation, and a rise in blood pressure. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and kidney functioning is advised while taking CLONIDINE. You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet while taking CLONIDINE. Avoid taking CLONIDINE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. CLONIDINE should not be given to children unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking CLONIDINE as it might increase certain side effects. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Arkapres 100 Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Medicinal Benefits of Arkapres 100 Tablet

CLONIDINE belongs to the group of medicines called 'Antihypertensives' used in the management of high blood pressure and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children above 6 years. CLONIDINE relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This helps in decreasing blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. CLONIDINE helps in treating ADHD by affecting the part of the brain, which controls impulsivity and attention. CLONIDINE may also be used off-label to treat Tourette’s syndrome (a disorder that causes uncontrolled movements and sounds).

Directions for Use

Swallow the tablet with a glass of water as a whole. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet. CLONIDINE can be taken with or without food at the same time daily for best results. Take CLONIDINE exactly as prescribed by your doctor. CLONIDINE should not be taken unless prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take CLONIDINE based on your medical condition.

Side Effects of Arkapres 100 Tablet

Like all medicines, CLONIDINE can also cause side effects, although not everybody experiences them. Headache, tiredness, dry mouth, weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation are the common side-effects of CLONIDINE. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing any of these side effects persistently.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not skip any doses or stop taking CLONIDINE suddenly without consulting your doctor as CLONIDINE may cause withdrawal reactions like anxiety, headache, tremor, agitation, and a rise in blood pressure. Do not take CLONIDINE if you are allergic to any of its contents. Speak to your doctor if you have heart, kidney, or liver problems. Do not take CLONIDINE with medicines that affect the heart rate like epinephrine, diltiazem, verapamil, and digoxin as they may cause arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). Avoid taking CLONIDINE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor, he/she may prescribe you alternate medicine. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking CLONIDINE as it might cause unpleasant side effects. Children should not use $ name, if prescribed for treating ADHD, CLONIDINE should not be given to children below 6 years. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and kidney functioning is advised while taking CLONIDINE. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

CLONIDINE may have interaction with atenolol, metoprolol, and propranolol (used to treat high blood pressure), tramadol and acetaminophen (used to relieve pain), aripiprazole and quetiapine (used to treat bipolar disorder), lorazepam, alprazolam, and duloxetine (used to treat anxiety disorder), diphenhydramine (used to relieve symptoms of cold), clonazepam, diazepam and pregabalin (used to treat fits), prazosin (used to treat enlarged prostate) and sildenafil (used to treat erectile dysfunction).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

CLONIDINE may have interactions with depression, kidney dysfunction, heart problems such as bradyarrhythmia, and low blood pressure.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking CLONIDINE to avoid unpleasant side effects.

PREGNANCY

It is not known if it is safe to take CLONIDINE while you are pregnant. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe you CLONIDINE only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

It is not recommended to take CLONIDINE while you are breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will decide whether CLONIDINE can be given to breastfeeding mothers or not.

DRIVING

CLONIDINE may impair your thinking and reactions, drive and operate machinery only if you are alert.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed. CLONIDINE should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed. CLONIDINE should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.