A lot of people in the modern world are faced with high blood pressure, as well as glaucoma. There are a large number of drugs and treatments that can eliminate these problems. One of these methods is the use of the medication “Clonidine”. Instructions for the use of this tool, indications and contraindications for its use, as well as the opinions of patients and doctors you can find in this article. Begin treatment only after consulting a doctor and studying the instructions.
What is this medicine
"Clonidine" instructions for use describe as a means made on a synthetic basis and intended for the treatment of high blood and eye pressure. The drug is able not only to significantly lower blood pressure, but also has a general hypnotic and sedative effect.
However, you must use the product very carefully, at the lowest possible dosage. Also with extreme caution, the instructions for use with Klofelin recommends combining it with other pharmaceutical drugs. It is important. After all, there are medicines that can enhance the effect of "Klofelin." And this can even lead to cardiac arrest.
Brief information on the composition and form of release
So, this medicine can be presented in the form of tablets, injections for intravenous administration, as well as drops for the eyes.
The active component of the drug in any form of release is clonidine. However, in addition to it, the composition of the medicine also includes additional components, which will differ depending on the form of release.
So, tablets for oral use contain magnesium stearate, starch and lactose. The injection solution also contains hydrochloric acid and water for injection.
Pharmacological features
According to the instructions for use, “Clonidine” is able to lower blood pressure, while providing a calming effect on the organs of the central nervous system. This drug is able to reduce heart rate, and also has a sedative effect. The tool is also used to lower intraocular pressure. Moreover, it has a very good therapeutic effect.
The drug has an effect on the human body due to the stimulation of special inhibitory parts of the brain.
In what cases can the drug be taken
In fact, the drug “Clonidine” has a fairly wide field of application. However, most often, his doctors prescribe his patients with an increase in blood pressure. The tool can be prescribed in a course or for one-time use. However, in this case it is very important to ensure that the dosage of the active substance is taken to be minimal. The drug is able to cope with various varieties of hypertension, including hypertensive crisis.
Drops of “Klofelin” are also very popular. The tool is often prescribed by ophthalmologists, as it copes with glaucoma attacks, and also lowers the pressure inside the eye.
In addition, the drug also helps to combat alcohol, drugs, and other types of addictions. The medicine is able to have a calming effect on the human body, as well as fight against various mental disorders. However, it should be borne in mind that in this case, Klofelin tablets can be used only as an adjuvant. For the treatment of addiction can not do without more serious medications.
How to use this tool
“Clonidine” for pressure is usually prescribed in tablet form release, provided that the disease has not acquired a neglected form. In this case, a single dosage is usually one or two tablets, depending on the disease, as well as the individual characteristics of the human body. Usually, doctors recommend taking the medicine one to three times a day. If the initial dosage does not have the desired effect, then it must be gradually increased. At the same time, this should be done very gradually, every two days. It is worth increasing not only the amount of active substance taken at a time, but also the number of doses of the drug.
Doctors try not to prescribe Klofelin tablets for elderly patients, as well as in the presence of serious diseases of the heart and blood vessels, since such groups of patients have a high probability of a stroke or heart attack. If, nevertheless, the patient’s condition requires the use of this medication, then in this case it is recommended that treatment be carried out under the strict supervision of medical personnel (in a hospital setting), while the medicine should be used at the lowest possible dosage.
The duration of the course of treatment is usually determined individually. If some patients have a single use of the medicine, then others may take several years to recover. It is very important to observe the dynamics of recovery. If the tablets do not have any effect, then in this case, the doctor may prescribe “Clonidine” in ampoules. In this case, the agent can be administered not only intravenously, but also subcutaneously or intramuscularly.
If the drug is administered parenterally, it is very important to dilute it with a special injection liquid and administer it very slowly. Please note that this procedure should never be carried out at home. It is very important that you get an injection from a qualified health professional. Once again, it is worth repeating that the medicine must be administered very slowly. If done correctly, the pressure will begin to stabilize within the first few minutes. If the drug starts to be administered very quickly, it can, on the contrary, increase pressure, and also lead to such unpleasant reactions as skin discoloration, malfunctioning in breathing, and heart rhythm disturbance.
If the doctor has prescribed you such a drug as “Clonidine”, the dosage of which should increase gradually, then it is very important to monitor the patient’s condition during the course of treatment. If during the administration of the medicine the color of his skin changes and the general condition worsens, this indicates that this drug is simply not suitable for a specific patient.
Doctors also draw the attention of patients to the fact that treatment with this medication should not only begin gradually, but also gradually and end. This suggests that the dosage cannot be reduced drastically. If you ignore this recommendation, then after stopping the use of Klofelin, the pressure can jump sharply, and it will not be so easy to bring it down. Usually, both the appointment and the cancellation of this medication is performed according to a special scheme, which must be applied.
One of the indications for “Klofelin” is eye glaucoma. With increased eye pressure, these drops must be instilled in the eyes. In this case, it is enough to drip one drop into each eye. Depending on the patient’s condition, doctors recommend using the drug two to four times a day. Dosage also increases gradually. If the medicine turned out to be ineffective for you even at maximum dosages, then this remedy is not suitable for you. In this case, the doctor will select another medication for you. If this tool suits you, and the condition from its use only improves, then you can use the tool for a long time, even more than twelve months. But then again, each case is individual.
In what cases is it forbidden to use the drug
The effect of “Klofelin” can be destructive for the human body. Therefore, you need to use the drug with extreme caution, be sure to consult a doctor before that. Please note that not all patients can use “Clonidine”. Consider what categories of patients are prohibited from using this drug:
- lactating and pregnant women, as well as persons under the age of fifteen;
- the drug can not be taken to patients suffering from low blood pressure, as this can have extremely serious consequences;
- patients will have to refuse to take the medicine, suffering from hypersensitivity to any components that make up this medicine;
- Also, the drug is not recommended for people suffering from serious vascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis or myocardial infarction;
- the drug can not be taken to patients suffering from severe depression, as well as taking various antidepressants and antipsychotics.
Use by pregnant women
As mentioned above, the drug “Clonidine”, the analogues of which are described in this article, can not be used by women bearing a child. However, in some cases, when the benefits for the mother will significantly exceed the risk for the unborn baby, doctors can still prescribe this medication to their pregnant patients. In this case, treatment should be carried out in a hospital under the strict supervision of specialists.
The drug also can not be used for lactating women. If there is a serious need for this, a woman can take this medicine. However, in this case, it will be necessary to transfer the baby to artificial feeding.
Is it possible to combine this product with alcohol-containing drinks
According to experts, in no case should you combine the drug “Klofelin” with alcohol-containing drinks. Both substances enhance each other's negative effects and have a toxic effect on the body. Such a dangerous combination can even be fatal. Keep in mind that even a small amount of alcohol can lead to quite serious consequences.
Is it possible to develop unwanted reactions
“Clonidine” is considered a very serious drug, as it not only has a very good therapeutic effect, but also often leads to negative reactions. So, we will consider what side effects this medication most often leads to:
- dizziness, headaches, and general weakness and loss of strength;
- digestive disorders;
- the occurrence of allergic reactions;
- heart rhythm disturbances;
- a significant increase or, conversely, a decrease in body weight;
- the occurrence of mental disorders.
Important Tips
In order for the medicine to have a good therapeutic effect, it is very important to use it correctly. In no case do not skip the use of the medicine, and do not increase or decrease the dosage yourself. Only your doctor can make these decisions. Please note that significant health impairments can occur even with a single withdrawal of this drug. Therefore, be very vigilant.
The drug is able to affect nervous activity. Therefore, during the course of treatment it is not recommended to drive a motor vehicle, as well as to manage serious mechanisms.
Are there any analogues
In fact, it has a large number of analogues “Klofelin”. Usually, doctors prescribe them in cases where for some reason the patient can not take this drug. Do not self-medicate in any case. Use substitutes only as directed by your doctor. So, most often doctors prescribe such substitutes for their patients as Chlofazolin, Hemiton, Clonidine, Catapresan and many others. All analogues are very effective, but if used improperly, they can cause irreparable harm to your health.
Opinions of patients and doctors
Reviews “Klofelin” is more positive. Almost all patients confirm the fact that this drug perfectly lowers blood pressure in a short time. The tool begins to act very quickly, which can not be said about other drugs.
However, the medicine also has side effects. Many patients complain that against the background of its use, severe dry mouth is observed. In addition, the drug affects the activity of the central nervous system. Mental activity is inhibited, and coordination is disturbed.
However, doctors are satisfied with the effect that this medication has, and therefore they often prescribe it to their patients. In order for the condition not to worsen during the course of treatment, it is very important to strictly observe all the recommendations of the doctor, not to miss medications, and also not to take alcohol. Only in this case can one achieve positive results from treatment.
High blood pressure is not a sentence. Take care of your health today. The drug "Clonidine" is a proven and effective tool against hypertension. However, do not self-medicate, be sure to consult a doctor, and you will see how your health improves every day.