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Catapres Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Clonidine HCl 0.1mg, 0.2mg, 0.3mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Central alpha agonist.
See Also
How Supplied
Tabs—100; Patch—4
Manufacturer
Catapres Indications
Indications
Hypertension.
Catapres Dosage and Administration
Adult
Initially 0.1mg twice daily. Usual range 0.2–0.6mg daily in divided doses; max 2.4mg/day.
Children
Not established.
Catapres Contraindications
Not Applicable
Catapres Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Catapres Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Sinus node dysfunction. AV block. Pheochromocytoma: not effective. Conduction disturbances. Renal dysfunction. Avoid abrupt cessation. If local reaction occurs from patch, using tabs may cause generalized rash. Discontinue 4hrs before surgery; resume as soon as possible after surgery. Patch: remove before defibrillation, cardioversion, or MRI. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Catapres Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Catapres Interactions
Interactions
Antagonized by tricyclic antidepressants. Potentiates CNS depressants. Orthostatic regulation disturbances (eg, orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, fatigue) possible with neuroleptics. Monitor heart rate in patients receiving agents known to affect sinus node function or AV nodal conduction (eg, digitalis, calcium channel blockers, β-blockers).
Catapres Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Dry mouth, dry eye, drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, constipation, sedation, rash, myalgia, urticaria, nausea, insomnia, agitation, orthostatic hypotension, impotence, arrhythmias.
Catapres Clinical Trials
See Literature
Catapres Note
Not Applicable
Catapres Patient Counseling
See Literature
