Arkamin 100 Tablet (Clonidine)

Missed Dose

The forgot dose ought to be consumed as soon as you remember. It is always advisable to skip the forgot dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose.

OverDose

Call emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor or pharmacist immediately if you suspect an overdose of this pill.

Minor side effect

there are Some minor side effects, which are as follows

• Sedation
• Leg cramps
• Constipation
• Drowsiness
• Dizzy
• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Sleeping problems
• A headache
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Pallor
• Weakness

Major side effect

This drug has Some major side effects, which are as follows

• Bradycardia
• Congestive heart failure
• Orthostatic symptoms
• Palpitations
• Raynaud’s phenomenon
• Syncope
• Tachycardia
• Agitation
• Anxiety
• Alopecia
• Angioneurotic edema
• Abdominal pain
• Anorexia
• Decreased sexual activity
• Thrombocytopenia
• Gynecomastia

General Instructions

Take Arkamin 100 mcg pill with or without a meal. It ought to be taken at the same time every day. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. Report any unusual symptoms to the pharmacist or doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

General warnings

Chronic renal failure – This medicine is not suggested for use in patients with a known history of chronic kidney failure due to the higher risk of severe side effects.

Drug withdrawal – Sudden discontinuation of this drug may cause rebound high blood pressure and adverse effects such as agitation, nervousness, headache. A steady dose reduction over 2 to 4 days is suggested to avoid these reactions.

Cerebrovascular disorders – This pill is not suggested for use in patients with a known history of cerebrovascular conditions due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

Depression – This medicine is not recommended for utilizing in patients with a known history of depression due to the higher risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

Use in children – For treatment of high blood pressure, the safety and efficacy of this drug have not been clinically established in children under the age of 12 years.

Hypotension – the Arkamin drug may cause a sudden drop in the blood pressure (BP). This risk is especially higher in patients with a history of cardiovascular diseases or electrolyte disturbances. Vital signs ought to be closely monitored, especially during the first few days of treatment. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Drowsiness – This medicine may cause drowsiness, dizziness, sedation, etc. in some patients. It is always suggested that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as functioning machinery or driving a vehicle if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

When Not to Use

Allergy :

This medicine is not suggested to utilize in patients with a known hypersensitivity to the generic drug of clonidine.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This pill is not suggested for use in pregnant ladies unless necessary. All the advantages and chance should be discussed with the doctor or pharmacist before taking this drug.

Breastfeeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Your doctor may advise a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

• Arkapres Tablet
• Aquazide Tablet

Does high blood pressure (HBP) need to be treated?

When the blood pressure (BP) is high, the heart has to function harder to pump blood throughout the body, which damages to the blood vessels. If high blood pressure (HBP) is not treated, it can lead to heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney failure, and vision problems.

Is it safe to drive or function heavy machinery when consuming?

If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Arkamin pill, then it may not be harmless to drive a vehicle or large function machinery. One ought not to drive a vehicle if utilizing the medicine makes you dizzy, drowsy or lowers your blood pressure(BP) extensively. Pharmacists also recommend patients not to drink alcohol with medications as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using this tablet. Always counsel with your doctor or pharmacist for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.

Is Arkamin drug or product addictive or habit forming?

Most pills don’t come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Typically, government’s categorizes drugs that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US. Please counsel the product package or insert to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such particular categorizations of drugs. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body’s dependence on drugs without the advice of a health care provider or doctor.

Can it be stopped immediately or do I have to wean off consumption slowly?

Some pills need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please counsel with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health and other medications that you may be using.