Gemiton

Country of origin - Germany
Pharm-Group - Antihypertensive drugs affecting the vasomotor centers of the brain

Manufacturers - Arzneimittelwerk Dresden GmbH (Germany)
International name - Clonidine
Synonyms - Apo-Clonidine, Barklid, Catapresan, Clonidine, Clonidine-M, Chlofazolin
Dosage forms - tablets 0.075 mg, tablets 0.3 mg, solution for injection 0.15 mg/ml
Composition - Active ingredient - Clonidine.

Indications for use:

1. Hypertensive crises, arterial hypertension
2. Myocardial infarction in the acute period (in the absence of signs of cardiogenic shock and a concomitant increase in blood pressure)
3. Primary open-angle glaucoma with high and moderate intraocular pressure
4. Withdrawal syndrome of opium addiction (as part of complex therapy)

Contraindications:

1. Hypersensitivity
2. Cardiogenic shock
3. Arterial hypotension
4. Obliterating peripheral artery disease
5. AV block II-III degree
6. Sick sinus syndrome
7. Depressive states

Restrictions on use:

1. Pregnancy
2. Breastfeeding (breastfeeding should be avoided)
3. Work that requires a quick mental or physical reaction

Side effect:

1. Dry mouth
2. Constipation
3. Weakness
4. Drowsiness

Interaction:

1. The hypotensive effect is weakened by nifedipine
2. When used with antipsychotics, there is a mutual increase in sedative manifestations, and severe depressive disorders may occur.

Overdose:
It manifests itself as a disturbance of consciousness, collapse; the state of acute poisoning is characterized by bradycardia, widening of the QRS complex, possible slowing of AV conduction and early repolarization syndrome. Treatment is symptomatic.

Special instructions: No data available.

Literature: Encyclopedia of Medicines 2003