Chlophazolin table. 0.15 mg. 50 tablets

WHAT chlophazolin?
Each tablet contains drug clonidine hydrochloride 0,15 mg.
Excipients: lactose , microcrystalline cellulose , calcium hydrogen phosphate , colloidal silica , corn starch , talc , magnesium stearate.
 
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS
50 tablets in blister transparent PVC and aluminum foil , 1 blister in a cardboard box with a leaflet with instructions for use.
 

WHAT chlophazolin ?
Chlophazolin  belongs to a group of antihypertensive ( blood pressure lowering ) medication. It lowers blood pressure , slows heart rate and removes the resistance in peripheral blood vessels .
 
WHAT IT IS USED chlophazolin ?
Chlophazolin ® tablets were used in the treatment of hypertension alone or in combination with other agents .
 
WHEN NOT TO USE chlophazolin ?
You should not use chlophazolin  tablets in the following cases:
• If you are allergic to the drug or any of the excipients ;
• If you have heart disease , which is associated with an abnormal heart rhythm and conduction ( atrioventricular block II-III degree syndrome sick sinus ) .
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Depression .

Before starting treatment with chlophazolin
Tell your doctor if you have a chronic illness , if you are hypersensitive to other drugs or food , or if you take other medicines.
Tell your doctor if you have other heart disease such as coronary heart disease , disorders of cerebral circulation , kidney disease.
 
Pregnancy and lactation
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Before taking any medicine during pregnancy , be sure to consult your doctor.
If you are pregnant chlophazolin  treatment is performed only under medical supervision .
Tell the doctor if you are breastfeeding as clonidine ( active substance of chlophazolin ®) passes into breast milk .
 
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
In use of chlophazolin ® possible drowsiness , slow reactions . If necessary, treatment of chlophazolin ® drivers
tools and machine operators are advised to avoid activities requiring increased attention and speed of reaction .
 
Information about excipients
Due to the presence of wheat starch in the composition of the tablet , the product is not suitable for people with gluten intolerance ( celiac disease ) .
 
What medications can interact with chlophazolin ?
Please inform your doctor about ALL drugs you are taking or have recently taken , whether prescribed by a doctor or bought them without a prescription.
This is important because chlophazolin ® may alter the activity of certain drugs or reverse some drugs to change its effects.
 
Tell your doctor if you take:
• other medicines to lower blood pressure as diuretics , calcium channel blockers (eg, verapamil) , ACE inhibitors (captopril ), beta-blockers ( propranolol ) or cardiac glycosides ( digoxin ) ;
• drugs for the treatment of depression or psychosis ;
• antirheumatic anti-inflammatory drugs .
• hypnotics, tranquilizers ;
• medicines used to treat allergies.
Do not use alcohol or medicines that contain alcohol during treatment with chlophazolin ®.
 
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Dose and duration of treatment is determined by your doctor . It is important to take your medicine as your doctor prescribes. You should not change the dose or discontinue treatment without first consulting your doctor even if you feel well . Try to take the medicine at the same time each day. Method of administration : the tablets are taken orally with water.
Adults: The treatment begins with a half tablet (0,075 mg) 2-3 daily. The dose may be increased gradually ( over 2-3 days) to 1 - 2 tablets (0,15 - 0,30 mg) 2-3 - times daily.
Do not take more than 12 tablets a day !
Children: It has not proved the effectiveness and safety of the product and is therefore not recommended for use in children .
If you feel that the effect of the drug is too strong or too weak, please consult your doctor . Do not interrupt treatment suddenly chlophazolin !
Discontinuation of treatment occurs gradually over several days , in consultation with your doctor .
 
If you take more than you need chlophazolin
If you take the dose more than prescribed , you may experience dizziness , drowsiness , dizziness, slow heart rhythm. Consult immediately with your doctor or seek the assistance of the nearest health facility . If you forget to take chlophazolin ®
If you forget to take a dose , take it as soon as possible .
If it is almost time accommodate for your next dose , take it as usual , and skip the dose you forgot . Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten . Continue to take the medication as prescribed by your doctor .
 
SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, chlophazolin can have side effects. They did not necessarily occur in all patients , so you may not receive any response.
When treated with chlophazolin  are possible following side effects: dry mouth, nausea , vomiting, headache, dizziness, slow heart rate, tremors of the limbs , drowsiness , itching, rash, redness of the skin. If you get side effects, including those not mentioned in this leaflet , tell your doctor.
 
STORAGE
Dry and protected from light , at temperatures below 25 ° C. Keep your tablets in the original container .
Keep your tablets in a safe place where children can not see them and reach .
It should not be used after the expiry date stated on the packaging.