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Clopinate Gm is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Clopinate Gm also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Clopinate Gm depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Clopinate Gm have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Clopinate Gm are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Clopinate Gm's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. In addition, Clopinate Gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Clopinate Gm related warnings section.
Clopinate Gm can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Clopinate Gm in conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease. Other contraindications of Clopinate Gm have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Clopinate Gm have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Clopinate Gm, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Clopinate Gm is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Clopinate Gm safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Clopinate Gm. If you are pregnant, do not take Clopinate Gm without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clopinate Gm safe during breastfeeding?
Clopinate Gm is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clopinate Gm on the Kidneys?
Clopinate Gm may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clopinate Gm on the Liver?
Clopinate Gm is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Clopinate Gm on the Heart?
You can take Clopinate Gm without any fear of damage to the heart.
Clopinate Gm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clopinate Gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clopinate Gm habit forming or addictive?
Clopinate Gm is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Clopinate Gm
Taking Clopinate Gm with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clopinate Gm
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Clopinate Gm.
No, Clopinate Gm does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Clopinate Gm is a brand name of clobetasol and it comes in the form of ointment, cream, and lotion. It belongs to the class of drug known as steroids (corticosteroids). It is a prescription drug used for the treatment of skin diseases such as corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, scalp psoriasis, and plaque psoriasis.
Clopinate Gm contains clobetasol which is presumed to work by promoting the induction of inhibitory proteins (lipocortins) in the body. Lipocortins prevents the release of arachidonic acid which causes synthesis and release of certain chemicals such as histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins that causes inflammation. In this way Clopinate Gm prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Clopinate Gm may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.
Yes, Clopinate Gm might cause dry skin in few cases only. However, the exact cause behind dry skin is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use a skin moisturizer. Skin moisturizer should be applied only after 30 minutes of applying this drug so that the Clopinate Gm can be absorbed by the skin.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Impoyz (clobetasol propionate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 895
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 369-370
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gentamicin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748
