Catapres-tts 3 - Clonidine - Transdermal Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Catapres-tts 3.
• Catapres-TTS
• KLAHN-eh-deen

Medicinal Applications

• Clonidine relaxes and expands (dilates) blood vessels resulting in lowered blood pressure.
• It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Catapres-tts 3 Miscellaneous Notes

• It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication.
• Learn how to monitor your blood pressure.
• Discuss this with your doctor.
• Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

• Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, constipation, loss of appetite, fatigue, nasal congestion and dry eyes may occur during first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
• Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages and avoid overheating which will aggravate these effects.
• Inform your doctor if you develop.

Read Before Using Catapres-tts 3 (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Catapres-tts 3 Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, remove the patch.
• Contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include lightheadedness, weakness, sleepiness, irritability, constricted pupils, vomiting, slow heart rate, and slowed breathing.

Usage Instructions

• Apply clonidine patches to a hairless area of the skin on the upper arm or chest every 7 days.
• Apply each patch to a different area than the previous one to avoid skin irritation.
• Apply a new patch before removing the old one.
• Be sure to remove the hard plastic backing on the patch before using.
• Do not apply patch to broken or irritated skin.
• If the medicated patch loosens, apply the large non-medicated adhesive patch over the medicated patch to help it stick.
• It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well.
• Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.
• Do not stop using this medication without consulting your doctor.
• Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped.
• Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you use, especially of.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used to ease withdrawal symptoms associated with the long-term use of narcotics, alcohol, and nicotine (smoking).
• Other possible uses are to treat Tourette's syndrome, prevent specific headaches (for example, migraines, cluster), or hot flashes associated with menopause.
• This drug may also be used for other purposes as determined by your doctor.