Clonidine : How to Use

Clonidine - Parenteral-Local

Brand Names

Duraclon Clonidine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

How to Use

Clonidine is given continuously as an epidural infusion - run around the spinal cord using an infusion pump. The pump and its tube must be checked regularly to make sure the clonidine flow has not stopped accidentally. The injection or catheter site must also be checked regularly for signs of infection.

If you are using this drug at home, make sure you understand exactly how to use it.

Dosage

The dose of clonidine will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of clonidine If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For injection dosage form:
- For pain:
  - Adults 30 mcg per hour given as a continuous infusion.
  - Children Dosage is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose Tell your family doctor immediately if you think the clonidine has stopped for any reason.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
Discard any unusing portion of drug.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.