Catapress online

Generic name: Clonidine Patches (KLOE-ni-deen)

Brand Name: Catapres TTS

Drug class: Catapres TTS Patches belongs to the drug class known as alpha agonists.

Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim

Item info:

Catapress TTS is a prescription transdermal system that is used in the treatment of elevated blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and decreasing heart rate. Catapress TTS provides continuous systemic delivery of clonidine for 7 days at an approximately constant rate and may be used alone or with other medicines.

Catapres is also prescribed by physicians for alcohol, nicotine, or benzodiazepine (tranquilizer) withdrawal; migraine headaches; smoking cessation programs; Tourette's syndrome (tics and uncontrollable utterances); narcotic/methadone detoxification; premenstrual tension; and diabetic diarrhea.

Catapress TTS is available in transdermal patches. You can buy Catapress TTS online through online pharmacies or online ordering systems like Euromedonline. If you need a prescription, you can fill out our prescription request form and a US-licensed physician will issue you with one.

Interactions:

If you are taking other prescription or over-the-counter medicines; including vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements, consult with your physician BEFORE you start taking Catapress TTS.

Catapress TTS may also interact with any of the following medicines:

• Barbiturates such as Nembutal and Seconal
• Beta-blocker drugs such as the blood pressure medications Inderal and Lopressor
• Calcium blockers such as the heart medications Calan and Cardizem
• Digitalis
• Sedatives such as Valium, Xanax, and Halcion
• Tricyclic antidepressants such as Elavil and Tofranil

Refrain from taking alcoholic drinks while taking Catapres. Catapres may increase the effects of alcohol.

Contraindications:

Consult with your physician before taking Catapress TTS to determine if you have a sensitivity to its formulation, which consists of:

(active) clonidine, (inactive) pigmented polyester and aluminum film, microporous polypropylene membrane, mineral oil, polyisobutylene, colloidal silicon dioxide.

Do not use Catapress TTS without first talking to your doctor if you have any of the following conditions: 

• pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• have kidney problems, heart problems, problems with the blood vessels in your heart or brain, or the blood disease porphyria, or if you will be having surgery
• have a history of stroke or a recent heart attack

Catapress TTS is in the FDA pregnancy category C, meaning it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby, or whether it can be passed on to nursing infants.

Side effects:

Most adverse effects are mild and tend to diminish with continued therapy. Consult with your physician if any of these more common side effects become persistent or bothersome:

Dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth or throat; headache; lack of energy; mild skin irritation; tiredness; trouble sleeping.

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; decrease sexual desire or ability; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; mental or mood changes; severe or persistent headache or dizziness; skin irritation; rash, blisters, burning, or color change at the application site; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet.

Contact your physician or health provider if you develop any other side effects than the ones listed here.

Dosage:

Apply the patch to a hairless area on the upper outer arm or chest once every 7 days. The area chosen should be free of cuts, scrapes, irritation, scars, and calluses. Do not shave the area before applying the patch. Do not place the patch on skin folds or under tight undergarments or any other area where it may come loose. Each new patch should be placed on a different skin area other from the previous areas. Change application sites as prescribed by your physician. Continue to use Catapres TTS Patches even if you feel well.

Missed dose

If you miss an application of Catapres TTS Patches, apply it as soon as possible.

Overdose

Seek immediate medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Storage:

Store Catapres TTS Patches below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C). Store in original packaging until just before use. Store away away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Catapres TTS out of the reach of children and away from pets.

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