Generic name: clonidine (injection) [ KLON-i-deen ]
Brand name: Duraclon
Dosage form: injectable solution (100 mcg/mL; 500 mcg/mL)
Drug class:Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting
What is clonidine?
Clonidine injection is used in combination with opioid medication to treat severe pain caused by cancer, when opioid pain medicine alone is not effective in relieving pain.
Clonidine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use clonidine if you have bleeding problems, or if you take a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use clonidine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
bleeding problems; or
if you take a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
high or low blood pressure;
heart problems; or
kidney disease.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breast-feed while using clonidine injection.
How is clonidine given?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Clonidine injection is given around the clock (continuous) using an infusion pump at...
