Clophelin. Instructions

"Clofelin" instruction describes how the drug in the form of tablets that have white or white with a yellowish hue of color. The form is planocylindrical.

One tablet contains 0.15 milligrams of clonidine, an active ingredient. Additional include: magnesium stearate, potato (or corn) starch, lactose monohydrate.

Belongs to the pharmacological group of antihypertensive drugs. "Clofelin", the instruction informs, is an antihypertensive drug, the effect of which reduces the heart rate, normalizes the systolic and diastolic pressure, improves the overall peripheral resistance of the vessels.

"Clofelin", the instruction notes, with prolonged regular administration improves the functioning of the left ventricle and reduces hypertrophy of the myocardium.

Active active substance of the drug has a sedative and moderate analgesic effect. Also, it eliminates manifestations of disorders that have arisen against the background of taking alcohol and narcotic substances.

It should be borne in mind that the continued use of this pharmaceutical agent causes fluid retention in the body.

"Clofelin" (the instruction contains this information) is indicated for use in the treatment of hypertension, the withdrawal syndrome of opium addicts (as part of complex therapeutic measures), and hypertensive crisis.

"Clofelin" (tablets) is prescribed to patients older than fifteen years. The medication is used regardless of meals, and it is effective even in small amounts. The dosage of the drug is selected by a specialist individually. Abrupt withdrawal of this agent is undesirable, it should be carried out gradually over several weeks.

Let's consider standard therapeutic schemes:

1. In arterial hypertension, the initial daily volume is, as a rule, 0.075 milligrams several times a day. Over time, the dosage is gradually increased to six tablets (0.9 milligrams) - it is the average daily rate. For one use should not use more than two tablets (a maximum of a day - ten).

Patients of advanced age, as well as suffering from cerebrovascular disease in the initial period of therapy should take 0.0375 milligrams of the drug 3 times a day.

2. For the treatment of hypertensive crisis, one to two tablets (0.15 to 0.3 mg) are given, which are taken sublingually (under the tongue) if there is no dryness in the oral cavity.

3. With abstinence syndrome (under stationary conditions) 1-2 tablets are prescribed three times a day. The interval between receptions should not be less than six hours. The course of therapy lasts five to seven days.

When side effects occur, you may experience increased fatigue, drowsiness, slowing of motor and mental reactions, anxiety, nervousness, depression, nightmarish dreams and dizziness, symptoms that indicate a malfunction in the central nervous system. It is also possible to disrupt the functioning of the cardiovascular system, with the appearance of orthostatic hypertension and bradycardia. In addition, there is vomiting, constipation, nausea, a feeling of dryness in the mouth - unsatisfactory work of the digestive system. It is possible the manifestation of allergic reactions - skin rash, itching, edema of mucous membranes.

When treating this drug should take into account that "Clofelin" - hypnotics (in combination with alcohol acts almost instantly). To avoid extremely negative consequences throughout the course of therapy from taking alcohol it is recommended to abstain.