Table of contents:
- What drug Clopamide?
- What is clopamide for?
- How is clopamide used?
- How is clopamide stored?
- Clopamide dosage
- What is the clopamide dosage for adults?
- What is the clopamide dosage for children?
- In what dosage is clopamide available?
- Clopamide side effects
- What side effects can be experienced due to clopamide?
- Clopamide Drug Warnings and Cautions
- What should be known before using clopamide?
- Is clopamide safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Clopamide Drug Interactions
- What medicines may interact with clopamide?
- Can food or alcohol interact with clopamide?
- What health conditions can interact with clopamide?
- Clopamide overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
What drug Clopamide?
What is clopamide for?
Clopamide is a drug to treat swelling of the kidneys due to heart failure or liver failure. This drug is a diuretic, which can also be used with other drugs to treat hypertension.
How is clopamide used?
Read the drug's guide and the Patient Information Leaflet provided by the pharmacy, if available, before you get this medication and each time you buy it again. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
How is clopamide stored?
Clopamide is a drug that is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Clopamide dosage
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the clopamide dosage for adults?
For adults, the clopamide dosage is:
- Initial dose: 1-3 tablets per day.
- Maintenance dose: 1-2 tablets per 24 hours-48 hours.
What is the clopamide dosage for children?
The safety and effectiveness of this drug have not been determined for children under 18 years of age.
In what dosage is clopamide available?
The drug supply for clopamide is a 20 mg tablet.
Clopamide side effects
What side effects can be experienced due to clopamide?
Medications can cause some unwanted effects. Although not all side effects will occur, seek medical treatment immediately if you experience side effects that are considered unnatural.
Some of the most common side effects of the drug clopamide are:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Decreased appetite
- Dizziness and restlessness
- Irregular heartbeat (heart palpitations)
- Muscle cramp
Not everyone experiences these side effects. There may be some side effects which have not been mentioned above. If you are concerned about certain side effects of this medicine, do not hesitate to consult a doctor.
Clopamide Drug Warnings and Cautions
What should be known before using clopamide?
Some things you should know before using clopamide are:
- Do not take this medication if you have an allergy to sulfamides
- Safety for children, pregnant women, or breastfeeding is not certain. So, avoid using this drug for all three conditions.
Is clopamide safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There is not yet sufficient information about the safety of using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.
Clopamide Drug Interactions
What medicines may interact with clopamide?
Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur. In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.
Can food or alcohol interact with clopamide?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interact with clopamide?
Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems.
Clopamide overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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