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Product trade name: Duraclont
Pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs, medications or other health care products: Duraclont available forms, composition, doses: Duraclont destination | category: Indications and usages, anatomical therapeutic chemical and diseases classification codes: Pharmaceutical companies, researchers, developers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers: Online pharmacy, drugstores, pharma, health and beauty shops selling this or related pharmaceutical products: There is an additional general information about this medication active ingredient clonidine: Duraclont information Duraclont is a medicine that is meant to lower the patient's blood pressure. It achieves its purpose as it decreases the levels in which certain chemicals are found in the patient's blood. In this way, the veins and arteries are allowed to widen, enabling the heart to beat regularly. Duraclont indications Duraclont is normally used in the treatment of hypertension (also known as high blood pressure). But Clonidine can also be used for other purposes that have not been mentioned here. Duraclont warnings This drug ought to be taken in on a regular basis. You should refrain from stopping your treatment without your personal physician's consent because this may lead to some of the following medical conditions: Dangerously high blood pressure Anxiety Nervousness A treatment with Duraclont could induce drowsiness or dizziness therefore caution is needed if the patient has to operate complicated machinery or to perform dangerous activities. During the patient's treatment with Duraclont he or she should refrain from taking in alcohol, pain relievers, antihistamines, sleeping pills or any other medicines without his or her doctor's approval. You might not be allowed to follow a treatment with Duraclont if you are suffering from any of the next disorders: Heart disease (heart attack) Stroke Kidney disease Liver disease If you are suffering from any of the ailments that have been mentioned here you might be told by your doctor not to start a treatment with Duraclont or he (or she) might want to adjust your dosage of the drug or to monitor your body's reaction to the treatment. Duraclont is a Category C FDA pregnancy drug, meaning that it has not been established whether a treatment with it could harm pregnant women, nor is it known whether it can lead to unwanted birth defects. During the pregnancy's third trimester a treatment with Duraclont should be avoided. If you are pregnant or are planning to be so soon, you should consult with your doctor before starting a treatment with this drug. If you are breastfeeding an infant you should not start taking this medicine without consulting it with your physician. Lower dosages are usually needed for patients over 60. Duraclont intake guidelines Follow the instructions that your doctor has given you regarding your treatment with Duraclont. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, a pharmacist or a nurse. You should accompany each and every dose of Duraclont that you take with a glass of water. It is recommended that you take the drug before bed time. Do not stop your treatment with Duraclont without your doctor's consent. Duraclont dosage Ask your doctor to calculate the dose of Duraclont that suits you best. The correct dosage varies from one person to another, as it depends on a couple of factors. Duraclont overdose Overdose of Duraclont usually leads to the next symptoms: Drowsiness Weakness Lethargy Slower heart rate Lightheadedness Vomiting Nausea Seizures If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed here, you are in need of medical attention (inform your doctor immediately). Duraclont missed dose Duraclont should be taken in or on a regular basis. If you are following a treatment with Duraclont, try not to miss any of your doses. If you happen to miss one take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. You should not take in a double dose of this drug unless you are instructed by your physician to do so. Duraclont side effects Taking Duraclont may result in some of these side effects: Difficulty while breathing Throat closing Hives Swelling of the tongue, face or lips Slow hear rate (lower than 60 beats / minute) Abnormal low or high blood pressure (headache, fainting, redness of the neck, face and chest, sometimes dizziness) If you are experiencing these side effects stop your treatment and inform your physician. Duraclont can also induce other side effects (more common and less serious) such as: Abnormal fatigue, tiredness or dizziness Diarrhea Headache Constipation, vomiting and nausea Dry mouth Insomnia These mild side effects shouldn't stop you from continuing with your treatment. However, you should inform your doctor at once. Other side effects may also occur when you take Duraclont. Inform your physician immediately if you experience anything unusual while taking this drug. Duraclont drug reactions Duraclont is known to cause drowsiness. Taking in alcohol, antidepressants, sedatives, antihistamines, pain relievers, drugs for anxiety or muscle relaxants could increase this side effect of Duraclont. Avoid taking them during your treatment with Duraclont. Duraclont may interact with some of these drugs so it is best that you avoid taking them during your treatment with this drug: Beta blockers Prazosin Levodopa Tricyclic antidepressant Verapamil There are other drugs which may also interact with Duraclont. Inform your physician if you are taking any other drugs except Duraclont.
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