Clopamide


Generic Medicine Info
Indications and Dosage
Oral
Oedema
Adult: 10-40 mg daily or on alternate days, reduce frequency for maintenance.

Oral
Hypertension
Adult: 5-10 mg daily alone or in conjunction with other antihypertensives.
Contraindications
Severe hepatic or renal impairment; anuria; Addison's disease; hypercalcaemia.
Special Precautions
Fluid and electrolyte disturbances; hepatic cirrhosis; gout; diabetes mellitus. Elderly; severe heart failure; renal or hepatic impairment. Monitor blood glucose concentrations in patients taking antidiabetics. Pregnancy and lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Electrolyte imbalance; hyperglycaemia; gout; dry mouth; thirst; weakness; muscle pain and cramp; seizures; hypotension; GI disturbances; anorexia; sialadenitis; headache; impotence; yellow vision; hypersensitivity reactions; cholestatic jaundice; pancreatitis; blood dyscrasias; glycosuria; dizziness; photosensitivity reactions, postural hypotension, paraesthesia.
Drug Interactions
Digitalis glycosides; drugs that prolong QT interval; other antihypertensives; competitive muscle relaxants; pressor amines; corticosteroids, corticotrophin; β2-agonists, α-blockers; ACE inhibitors; NSAIDs; alcohol, barbiturates; opioids; lithium; allopurinol; tetracyclines; carbenoxolone; hypoglycaemics.
Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Clopamide reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules, hence increasing the excretion of Na and chloride ions and consequently of water. It also reduces the glomerular filtration rate.
Onset: 1-2 hrs.
Duration: Up to 24 hrs.
Storage
Store below 30°C.
MIMS Class
Diuretics
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