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- Catapres Tablets 150ug 100Tablets
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warehouse：Japan1
Manufacturer ：MedicalParkland
Brand ：MedicalParkland
JAN Code：4987975001057
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Description
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By selectively acting on α2-receptors in the brain stem, this medicine reduces the sympathetic nervous tension and dilates peripheral blood vessels. This results in a decrease in blood pressure.
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Presentation
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100Tablets
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Feature
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White tablet
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Active Ingredients
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Clonidine hydrochloride
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Effect/Efficacy
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By selectively acting on α2-receptors in the brain stem, this medicine reduces the sympathetic nervous tension and dilates peripheral blood vessels. This results in a decrease in blood pressure.
Usually, this medicine is used to treat various types of hypertension (essential and renal hypertension).
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Usage/Dosage
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General dosage regimen:
● Usually for adults, 1/2 to one tablet (0.075-0.150mg of clonidine hydrochloride) is orally administered three times daily.
● The dosage may be adjusted according to severity of symptoms. In severe cases two tablets (0.30mg) are orally administrated three times daily. Follow your doctor's instructions.
● If you are ordered to take this medicine on regular schedule and you missed a dose, take as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
● If you took too much of this medicine (more than ordered), check with your doctor/pharmacist.
● Do not stop taking this medicine without the instructions of your doctor.
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Contraindication
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Common side effects are reported as below. If any of them occurs, check with your doctor/pharmacist.
- thirst/dry mouth, drowsiness, sedation, dizziness, fatigue, feeling of weakness/tiredness, rash, itching.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
- seeing things and hearing sounds that do not exist. [hallucination]
- having trouble thinking clearly or experience confusion of time or place. [confusion]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
