Clonidine Injection

Description

Clonidine Injection is a medicine used in the urgent treatment of hypertensive emergency (severely increased blood pressure). It lowers blood pressure by decreasing heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels. Lowering the blood pressure helps to prevent future stroke and heart attack.

Clonidine Injection is injected by or under the supervision of a doctor. Continuous blood pressure monitoring is needed while giving this medicine. You should continue all your medicines that are advised by the doctor for long-term treatment of hypertension even after this emergency injection.

Common side effects associated with this injection include hypotension, postural hypotension, dry mouth, nausea, somnolence, dizziness, and confusion. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.