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Catapres-TTS Drug Center
Medical Editor: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
Catapres (clonidine hydrochloride, USP and TTS) is a centrally acting alpha-agonist hypotensive agent used to treat hypertension. Catapres is available as a generic named clonidine (tablets and patches). Dry mouth, dizziness, mild sedation, and constipation are common side effects of Catapres that may occur but often go away after several doses.
Catapres (clonidine hydrochloride, USP and TTS) is available in strengths of 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 mg tablets and patches for transdermal administration (TTS form). Serious side effects of Catapres include hypotension, bradycardia, congestive heart failure, weakness, and edema. Catapres may increase the effects of alcohol and antidepressants, especially somnolence (sleepiness). Sudden cessation of clonidine treatment has, in some patients, can result in symptoms such as nervousness, agitation, headache, and tremor accompanied or followed by a rapid rise in blood pressure and elevated catecholamine concentrations. No adequate, well-controlled studies have been conducted in pregnant or breastfeeding women; this drug may be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients has not been established although some pediatric physicians have used the drug to treat hypertensive children.
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Catapres-TTS Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Catapres-TTS (clonidine) transdermal therapeutic system is indicated in the treatment of hypertension. It may be employed alone or concomitantly with other antihypertensive agents.
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Catapres-TTS Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- fast or pounding heartbeats;
- a very slow heart rate (fewer than 60 beats per minute);
- feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
- swelling, rapid weight gain;
- confusion, hallucinations;
- fever, pale skin;
- urinating less than usual or not at all;
- numbn...
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Catapres-TTS Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by stimulating certain brain receptors (alpha adrenergic type) which results in the relaxing of blood vessels in other parts of your body, causing them to widen. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
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