Clonidine Tablets
Designed to support vascular tone modification to manage chronic hypertension and alleviate autonomic withdrawal symptoms.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Clonidine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.1mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Clonidine Tablets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Clonidine Tablets details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Alternative names
- catapres
- Therapeutic class
- Centrally Acting Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Centrally Acting Antihypertensive
- Known off-label uses
- opioid withdrawal
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to clonidine
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; somnolence; headache
- Moderate side effects
- orthostatic hypotension; constipation; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Beta Blockers; Tricyclic Antidepressants
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over six years and adults.
Serious side effects
severe rebound hypertension, requires immediate medical attention; severe bradycardia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support vascular tone modification to manage chronic hypertension and alleviate autonomic withdrawal symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Stimulates alpha-2 receptors in the brain stem, decreasing sympathetic outflow to reduce heart rate and systemic blood pressure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.
What you will receive
Clonidine Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Clonidine, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.