Nexiclon XR Suspension
Generic name:clonidine
Dosage form: oral suspension, extended release
Drug class:Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
The Nexiclon XR brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
INDICATIONS & USAGE
NEXICLON XR is indicated in the treatment of hypertension. NEXICLON XR may be employed alone or concomitantly with other antihypertensive agents.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
- Maintenance dose: Further increments of 0.09 mg (1 mL) once daily may be made at weekly intervals if necessary until the desired response is achieved. The therapeutic doses most commonly employed have ranged from 0.17 mg to
- 0.52 mg once daily (2.2)
The dose of NEXICLON XR must be adjusted according to the patient's individual blood pressure response. The following is a general guide to its administration in adults.
2.1 Initial Dose
Dosing with NEXICLON XR should be initiated 0.17 mg (2 mL) once daily. Elderly patients may benefit from a lower initial dose [seeUse is Specific Populations (8.4)]. Initial dose is recommended to be administered at bedtime.
2.2 Maintenance Dose
Further increments of 0.09 mg (1 mL) once daily may be made at weekly intervals if necessary until the desired response is achieved. The therapeutic doses most commonly employed have ranged from 0.17 mg (2 mL to 0.52 mg (6 mL) once daily.
NEXICLON XR was studied at doses of 0.17 to 0.52 mg to 0.52 mg (2 to 6 mL) once daily. Doses highe...
