Arkamin H (20 mg+100 mcg) Tablet | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Arkamin H (20 mg+100 mcg) Tablet
Arkamin H (20 mg+100 mcg) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Unichem Laboratories Ltd. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Hydrochlorothiazide, Clonidine. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 11.2 (arround $0.1568 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Hydrochlorothiazide+ Clonidine) |
| Pharma Company : | Unichem Laboratories Ltd |
| Brand Label : | Arkamin H (20 mg+100 mcg) |
| Preparation Type : | Tablet |
| Single Dose : | 1 Tablet |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 10 Tablet |
| Price Unit : | Rs 1.12 INR (arround $0.01568 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 11.2 INR (arround $0.1568 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Arkamin H (20 mg+100 mcg)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Arkamin H (20 mg+100 mcg) are :
Hydrochlorothiazide
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Hydrochlorothiazide is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) caused by various medical problems, including heart, kidney, and liver disease and to treat edema caused by using certain medications including estrogen and corticosteroids. Hydrochlorothiazide is in a class of medications called diuretics ('water pills'). It works by causing the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.
For more details on Hydrochlorothiazide, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Hydrochlorothiazide..
ClonidineIndication (Prescribed for or used as): Clonidine tablets (Catapres) are used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Clonidine extended-release (long-acting) tablets (Kapvay) are used alone or in combination with other medications as part of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age) in children. Clonidine is in a class of medications called centrally acting alpha-agonist hypotensive agents. Clonidine treats high blood pressure by decreasing your heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body. Clonidine extended-release tablets may treat ADHD by affecting the part of the brain that controls attention and impulsivity.High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.All grades of hypertension (except phechromocytoma)
For more details on Clonidine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Clonidine..
Arkamin H (20 mg+100 mcg) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Arkamin H (20 mg+100 mcg), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Hydrochlorothiazide-20 mg Clonidine-100 mcg).Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.
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