ARKAMIN 100 (100mcg Clonidine)

Product Information

Arkamin Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, which helps prevent future stroke and heart attack.

It may also be used to prevent migraines and reduce hot flushes in women during menopause.

Arkamin can be taken with or without food, but it is best taken at the same time every day.

Why is this Medication Prescribed?

Arkamin is prescribed to:

• Control high blood pressure
• Prevent complications such as stroke, heart attack, or kidney disease

Uses

• Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Prevention of migraine
• Relief of menopausal hot flushes

Benefits

• Relaxes blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily
• Reduces risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems
• Provides long-term protection, even if you do not feel immediate benefits

How Should this Medicine be Used?

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor
• Can be taken with or without food
• Take at the same time each day
• Do not stop suddenly without consulting your doctor (may cause blood pressure rebound)
• Monitor your blood pressure regularly while on this medicine

Other Uses

Your doctor may prescribe Arkamin for conditions other than those listed, such as withdrawal symptoms from certain medications.

Drug Interactions

Arkamin may interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor if you are taking:

• Other blood pressure medicines (may increase risk of very low blood pressure)
• Beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol, atenolol) – sudden withdrawal may cause rebound hypertension
• Sedatives, sleeping pills, or alcohol – may increase drowsiness and dizziness
• Tricyclic antidepressants – may reduce the effectiveness of Arkamin
• Heart rhythm medicines – may affect heart rate or rhythm

Special Precautions

Inform your doctor if you:

• Have kidney or liver disease
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Experience severe dizziness, fainting, or slow heartbeat
• Are taking other medicines that affect blood pressure or heart rhythm

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Insomnia

Consult your doctor if side effects persist or become bothersome.

Storage & Disposal

• Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use expired medicine
• Dispose of unused tablets safely, following pharmacist or local guidelines

Emergency Guidance

• Seek immediate medical help if you experience chest pain, severe dizziness, fainting, or difficulty breathing
• Overdose may cause dangerously low blood pressure, slow heart rate, or drowsiness—call emergency services immediately