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Side Effects of Clonidine (Catapres) |
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Clonidine Review Questions and Answers
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| Trade Name: Clonidine |
| Generic Names: Catapres |
| What are the side effects of Clonidine? |
| The side effects of Clonidine include sexual dysfunction, dry mouth, sedation, and rebound hypertension if the medication is suddenly stopped. |
| What is the mechanism of Clonidine? |
| Clonidine, when given orally activates presynaptic alpha-2 adrenergic receptors, resulting in decreased sympathetic outflow. |
| How is Clonidine excreted? |
| Clonidine is renally excreted. |
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Adverse events in people taking with clonidine |
| Gastrointestinal | Dry mouth |
| Neurological | Sedation |
| Cardiac | Rebound hypertension |
| Genitourinary | Sexual dysfunction |
| Dermatologic | ... |
| Psychiatric | ... |
| Neurologic | ... |
| Pharmacology - Clonidine |
| Question: |
| Is Clonidine associated with a dry mouth? |
| Answer: |
| Clonidine can cause a dry mouth and nose. |
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| How does Clonidine affect sodium and water? |
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| Clonidine is associated with sodium in water retention. |
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| What is the mechanism of Clonidine? |
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| Clonidine functions as an alpha 2 adrenergic blocking agent. |
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| Is Clonidine used for patients with kidney dysfunction? |
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Clonidine as effective in treating hypertension in patients with kidney
dysfunction because it does not decrease in renal blood flow more glomerular
filtration. |