Hypotensive means 'Clofelin'. Instructions for use, overdose

The international name of the drug "Cloffee" coincides with its name. It belongs to the group of alpha-adrenomimetics.

First and foremost, the drug "Clofelin" is an antihypertensive drug, this is due to its ability to influence the regulation of vascular tone at the neurogenic level. The pronounced antihypertensive effect of the drug develops within a couple of hours after administration and has a duration of up to 8 hours provided a single dose. Achieved the effect of pronounced hypotension by reducing cardiac output, heart rate and vascular resistance (kidneys as well).

The second not less important action of the drug "Clofelin" instructions for use calls its sedative properties. There is also a weakly expressed analgesic effect.

As a distinctive feature of the drug "Clofelin," the instruction for use calls its ability to relieve (reduce) the symptoms of alcohol or opiate dependence. For example, the sense of fear characteristic of such patients goes away when treated with the drug "Clofelin", the effect of this agent positively affects also the cardiovascular system.

The hypotensive agent "Cloffee". Indications for use

The name immediately makes it clear that the main indication for the use of the drug "Clofelin" instructions for use calls hypertension. Especially effective is medication when it is necessary to stop hypertensive crises.

In medicine, there are several more indications, under which the drug "Clofelin" is successfully used. The active substance of the drug positively influences the complex treatment of opium addiction to reduce the withdrawal syndrome.

Medication "Clofelin" can be used in case of sudden flashes of blood to the face during menopause, with Tourette syndrome (CNS disorder of genetic origin).

The drug "Cloffee". Contraindications and side effects

Along with the positive results of treatment with the drug "Clofelin", the instruction for use warns against a number of contraindications. These include:

• Hypersensitivity to the drug;
• Arterial hypotension;
• Cardiogenic shock;
• Atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels;
• Diseases of peripheral arteries;
• Depressive states and some others.

In order to avoid the development of negative consequences, the drug "Clofelin" is recommended to be taken only by the doctor's prescription in an individual dosage and according to the scheme chosen by a specialist.

The side effects of the drug "Clofelin" are well studied, the instructions for use distribute them according to their influence on certain body systems.

Cardiovascular system: side effects are rare, have the form of bradycardia, edema.

Digestive system: dry mouth, lowering of gastric secretion, in rare cases, constipation occurs.

CNS, peripheral NA: delayed motor and mental reactions, drowsiness, fatigue, there are rarely cases of depression, nervousness, excessive anxiety, paresthesia.

Allergic manifestations in the form of itching and skin rashes.

Sometimes there is impotence, decreased libido, in some patients, the drug "Clofelin" causes nasal congestion.

The drug "Cloffee". Overdose, recommendations for storage

As already noted, the drug "Clofelin" refers to drugs of this kind, self-medication which can lead to harmful effects. Therefore, patients are advised to caution against possible negative consequences due to an overdose. Symptoms in such cases are different, some patients experience impaired consciousness, up to the development of collapse, others have bradycardia, vascular conduction slows down. Such consequences require mandatory treatment, which is symptomatic at the same time - it is necessary to establish control over the vital functions of the body.

There are no special instructions on how to store the drug, it is enough to put the medicine in a dark cool place, inaccessible to children.