Clonidine hydrochloride is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Clonidine Hydrochloride. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Clonidine hydrochloride through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Clonidine hydrochloride extended-release is indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Clonidine hydrochloride extended-release tablets are a centrally acting alpha 2 -adrenergic agonist indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy or as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications. ( 1 )
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described in greater detail elsewhere in labeling: Hypotension/bradycardia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Sedation and somnolence [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Rebound hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Allergic reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Cardiac Conduction Abnormalities [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Most common adverse reactions (incidence at least 5% and twice the ra…
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS The following have been reported with other oral immediate release formulations of clonidine: Table 6: Clinically Important Drug Interactions Concomitant Drug Name or Drug Class Clinical Rationale Clinical Recommendation Tricyclic antidepressants Increase blood pressure and may counteract clonidine’s hypotensive effects Monitor blood pressure and adjust as needed Antihypertensive drugs Potentiate clonidine’s hypotensive effects Monitor blood pressure and adjust as needed CNS…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Start with one 0.1 mg tablet at bedtime for one week. Increase daily dosage in increments of 0.1 mg/day at weekly intervals until the desired response is achieved. Take twice a day, with either an equal or higher split dosage being given at bedtime, as depicted below ( 2.2 ) Total Daily Dose Morning Dose Bedtime Dose 0.1 mg/day 0.1 mg 0.2 mg/day 0.1 mg 0.1 mg 0.3 mg/day 0.1 mg 0.2 mg 0.4 mg/day 0.2 mg 0.2 mg Do not crush, chew or break tablet before swallowing. ( 2.1…
Patient Counseling Information
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved Patient Labeling (Patient Information) Dosage and Administration Advise patients that clonidine hydrochloride extended-release tablets must be swallowed whole, never crushed, cut, or chewed, and may be taken with or without food. When initiating treatment, provide dosage escalation instructions [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )] . Missed Dose If patients miss a dose of clonidine hydrochloride extended-release tablets, advise them to skip the dose and take the next dose as scheduled and not to take more than the…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
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