Clopamide Benefits & Uses

Clopamide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Edema

Clopamide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Edema Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 10 - 60 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Edema Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 10 - 60 mg/day

Clopamide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clopamide is used -

Mild

Excessive Thirst
Dry Mouth
Weakness
Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
Headache
Dizziness
Paresthesia
Photosensitivity

Clopamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Clopamide safe for pregnant women?

Clopamide can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Clopamide, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Clopamide safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Clopamide. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Clopamide on the Kidneys?

Clopamide may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Clopamide on the Liver?

Clopamide has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Clopamide on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Clopamide for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Clopamide with Other Drugs

Clopamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Lithium

Moderate

Aspirin

Clopamide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clopamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Clopamide

Is this Clopamide habit forming or addictive?

Clopamide does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Clopamide, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Clopamide can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Clopamide should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Clopamide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Clopamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clopamide

Taking Clopamide with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Clopamide

Consuming Clopamide with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe