Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 23, 2022.
The 500-mcg/mL strength product should be diluted prior to use in an appropriate solution. Epidural clonidine is not recommended for obstetrical, postpartum, or perioperative pain management. The risk of hemodynamic instability, especially hypotension and bradycardia, from epidural clonidine may be unacceptable in these patients. However, in a rare obstetrical, postpartum or perioperative patient, potential benefits may outweigh the possible risks .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Duraclon
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Analgesic
Pharmacologic Class: Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
Uses for clonidine
Clonidine injection is used with injected pain medicine to treat pain in cancer patients.
Clonidine is to be started under the immediate supervision of your doctor. After your doctor has seen how you respond to clonidine, you may be able to receive clonidine at home.
Clonidine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using clonidine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For clonidine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to clonidine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Although there is no specific information comparing use of clonidine in children with use in other age groups, clonidine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults. Clonidine is usually used in children only when the pain is severe and other pain medicines did not help.
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause dif..
