Clonidip 100 mcg Tablet

Clonidip 100 mcg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains clonidine 100 micrograms (mcg) in each tablet. Clonidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used to help lower blood pressure, and it may also be prescribed for other doctor-directed uses. Clonidip 100 mcg Tablet is taken by mouth and is part of the heart and blood pressure category. It should be used exactly as prescribed because it can affect blood pressure and heart rate.

How it works: Clonidip 100 mcg Tablet works by calming certain signals in the brain that tell blood vessels to tighten and the heart to work harder. This helps relax blood vessels, which can lower blood pressure and reduce the strain on the cardiovascular system.

Clonidip 100 mcg Tablet delivers 100 mcg of clonidine in one tablet, which is a useful tablet strength for patients whose doctor wants a smaller, adjustable oral dose. Because clonidine can cause sleepiness, dry mouth, and a drop in blood pressure or pulse, a doctor may choose this strength when starting, adjusting, or fine-tuning treatment rather than using a larger amount at once. This tablet is not meant for self-adjusting doses.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood pressure control when prescribed by a doctor
• Other doctor-directed off-label uses

• Swallow Clonidip 100 mcg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the same times each day to help keep your blood pressure steady.
• You may take it with or without food; food does not usually change how the tablet works.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless a healthcare professional says it is safe for your specific prescription.
• Do not stop taking clonidine suddenly, because doing so can cause a dangerous rebound rise in blood pressure.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless told to do so.

Each Clonidip 100 mcg Tablet provides 100 mcg of clonidine per tablet. The total daily dose and how many times per day you take it depend on your doctor’s plan; clonidine is often taken multiple times daily, and the maximum daily amount is individualized and should not be changed on your own. This strength is for a prescriber to adjust based on your blood pressure, response, and side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Clonidine may include:

• Drowsiness or sleepiness
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Headache
• Lower heart rate or feeling sluggish

• Use caution if you have low blood pressure, slow heart rate, heart rhythm problems, or a history of fainting.
• This 100 mcg strength may still cause strong drowsiness, especially when first started or when the dose is changed.
• Avoid alcohol, which can increase sleepiness and dizziness.
• Be careful driving or using machinery until you know how Clonidip 100 mcg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because dosing may need adjustment.
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly without medical advice.
• Check with your doctor before using other medicines that lower blood pressure or slow the heart.

• Alcohol
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, or diuretics
• Medicines that cause drowsiness, such as sleep aids, opioids, or benzodiazepines
• Tricyclic antidepressants, which may reduce clonidine’s effect
• Other medicines that slow heart rate

Store Clonidip 100 mcg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it in the original strip/box until use.