Duraclon is a medication often prescribed for the treatment of severe cancer pain. As this article from the eMedTV Web site explains, the drug is given by continuous epidural infusion and is approved to be used in combination with opiates.
Common side effects of Duraclon include nausea or vomiting, dry mouth, and low blood pressure. This eMedTV segment lists other common side effects and explains which problems are potentially serious and require immediate medical attention.
Duraclon is a drug that helps treat severe cancer pain (when used in combination with opiates). This eMedTV resource describes how this medication works, discusses possible off-label uses of Duraclon, and explains whether it is suitable for children.
The typical starting dosage of Duraclon is 30 mcg per hour, given continuously through an epidural infusion. This eMedTV article contains more dosing information and offers general warnings and precautions for this medication.
Medications that can interact with Duraclon include beta blockers, digoxin, and "blood thinners." This eMedTV page lists other medicines that may lead to drug interactions and describes the potential effects of these interactions.
You should not take Duraclon if you have a bleeding disorder. This eMedTV article offers more information on who should avoid this drug. Warnings and precautions on Duraclon's side effects or complications are also included.
There are currently no generic Duraclon (clonidine) products licensed for sale. This article found in the eMedTV archives explores some of the reasons why no generic manufacturers have chosen to make a generic version of Duraclon.
