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Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Taking Hydrochlorothiazide with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Arkamin H Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Arkamin H Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Common Side Effect | Sedation, Dryness in mouth, Decreased potassium level in blood, Increased uric acid level in blood, Slow heart rate, Increased blood lipid level, Glucose intolerance, Electrolyte imbalance, Sexual dysfunction. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arkamin H Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
| Driving | Arkamin H Tablet may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
| Kidney | Arkamin H Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Arkamin H Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment. |
| Liver | Arkamin H Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Arkamin H Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Arkamin H Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Clonidine and hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Clonidine is an alpha-2 agonist. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow. |
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