Catapres-TTS-1 Transdermal: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

Uses

How to use CATAPRES-TTS 1 Patch, Transdermal Weekly

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking clonidine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Peel off the backing from the patch and apply the patch to a clean, dry, and hairless area of the skin on the upper outer arm or upper chest. Press the patch firmly in place for about 10 seconds to make sure it stays on. Do not apply the patch on oily, broken, or irritated skin. Avoid applying the patch to areas of the skin where it might be easily rubbed off (such as on skin folds). Use this medication as directed by your doctor. The patch is usually worn for 1 week and then replaced. Follow the dosing schedule carefully. Wash your hands after handling the patch.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

When replacing your patch, make sure to apply the new patch to a different area. Fold the old patch in half with the sticky side together and throw away in the trash away from children and pets. Do not flush the patch down the toilet.

If the patch starts to loosen from the skin, you may apply the “adhesive cover” over the patch so that it does not fall off during the 1-week period. The “adhesive cover” does not contain any medication. If the patch falls off or if you have mild redness/itching/irritation around the application site, discard the patch as directed and apply a new patch to a different area.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, change the patch on the same day each week. It may help to mark your calendar with a reminder. Keep using 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. You may experience symptoms such as nervousness, agitation, shaking, and headache. A rapid rise in blood pressure may also occur if the drug is suddenly stopped. The risk is greater if you have used this drug for a long time or in high doses, or if you are also taking a beta blocker (such as atenolol). There have also been rare reports of severe, possibly fatal reactions (such as stroke) from stopping this drug too quickly. It is important that you do not run out of clonidine patches or miss any doses. To prevent any reactions while you are stopping treatment with this drug, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Report any new or worsening symptoms right away.

When used for a long time, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing or an additional medication. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well (such as your blood pressure readings remain high or increase).

Side Effects

Dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, dry mouth, unusual tiredness, headache, or mild redness/itching/irritation at the application site may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute.

Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: fainting, slow/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes (such as irritability, depression).

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Precautions

Before using clonidine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, heart rhythm problems (such as slow/irregular heartbeat, second- or third-degree atrioventricular block).

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

If you are going to have an MRI test or cardioversion, tell health care personnel that you are using this patch. Some patches may contain metals that can cause serious burns during an MRI or cardioversion. Ask your doctor whether you will need to remove your patch before the procedure and apply a new patch afterward, and how to do so properly.

Contact lens wearers may need to use wetting eye drops since this medication can cause dry eyes.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this product, especially dizziness, or drowsiness. These side effects may increase the risk of falling.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness including alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants, and opioid pain relievers (such as codeine).

Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.

Some products have ingredients that could raise your blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely (especially cough-and-cold products, diet aids, or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen/naproxen).

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Overdose

This medication patch may be harmful if chewed or swallowed. If someone has overdosed, remove the patch if possible. For serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe dizziness/drowsiness, fainting, slow/irregular heartbeat, slow/shallow breathing, seizures.

Do not share this medication with others.

Lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs, exercise, and dietary changes may increase the effectiveness of this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about lifestyle changes that might benefit you.

Check your blood pressure and pulse (heart rate) regularly while using this medication. Learn how to monitor your own blood pressure and pulse at home, and share the results with your doctor.

If you forget to replace a patch at the scheduled time, replace it as soon as you remember. Call your doctor right away if you are late replacing a patch by 3 or more days.

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed (see also How to Use section).

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Generic name: clonidine [ KLOE-ni-deen ]
Drug class: Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2023.

Uses for Catapres-TTS-1

Clonidine transdermal is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk for heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if the blood pressure is controlled.

Clonidine belongs to the class of medicines called antihypertensives. It works in the brain to change some of the nerve impulses. As a result, the blood vessels relax and blood passes through them more easily, which lowers blood pressure. When the blood pressure is lowered, the amount of blood and oxygen going to the heart is increased.

This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it does help control it. Therefore, you must continue to use it as directed if you expect to lower your blood pressure and keep it down. You might have to take high blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

Before using Catapres-TTS-1

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of clonidine transdermal in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of clonidine transdermal in geriatric patients. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related heart or kidney problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving clonidine transdermal.

Breast Feeding

Studies suggest that this medication may alter milk production or composition. If an alternative to this medication is not prescribed, you should monitor the infant for side effects and adequate milk intake.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

• Acebutolol
• Amitriptyline
• Amoxapine
• Atenolol
• Betaxolol
• Bevantolol
• Bisoprolol
• Carteolol
• Celiprolol
• Ceritinib
• Clomipramine
• Crizotinib
• Desipramine
• Dilevalol
• Diltiazem
• Dothiepin
• Doxepin
• Esmolol
• Imipramine
• Iobenguane I 131
• Levobunolol
• Lofepramine
• Macimorelin
• Metipranolol
• Metoprolol
• Mirtazapine
• Nadolol
• Nebivolol
• Nortriptyline
• Oxprenolol
• Penbutolol
• Pindolol
• Propranolol
• Protriptyline
• Sotalol
• Tertatolol
• Timolol
• Trimipramine
• Verapamil

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

• Cyclosporine
• Fluphenazine
• Mepivacaine
• Naloxone
• Yohimbine

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Heart attack, recent or
• Heart or blood vessel disease or
• Heart rhythm problems or
• Stroke—Use with caution. May cause side effects to become worse.

• Irritated or scraped skin—Effects may be increased because more medicine is absorbed in the body.

• Kidney disease—Effects may be increased because of slower removal from the body.

Proper use of Catapres-TTS-1

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

In addition to the use of this medicine, treatment for your high blood pressure may include weight control and changes in the types of foods you eat, especially foods high in sodium (salt). Your doctor will tell you which of these are most important for you. You should check with your doctor before changing your diet.

Many patients who have high blood pressure will not notice any signs of the problem. In fact, many patients feel normal. It is very important that you take your medicine exactly as directed and that you keep your appointments with your doctor even if you feel well.

Remember that this medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it does help control it. You must continue to take it as directed if you expect to lower your blood pressure and keep it down. You may have to take high blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. If high blood pressure is not treated, it can cause serious problems such as heart failure, blood vessel disease, stroke, or kidney disease.

To use the skin patch:

• Use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. It will work only if applied correctly. This medicine usually comes with patient instructions. Read them carefully before applying the patch.
• Wash your hands with soap and water before and after applying a patch. Do not touch your eyes until after you have washed your hands.
• Do not try to trim or cut the adhesive patch to adjust the dosage. Check with your doctor if you think the medicine is not working as it should.
• Gently wash the area of skin where you will apply the patch with soap and water. Rinse the skin completely and dry with a clean, dry tissue.
• Apply the patch right away after removing it from the pouch. Do not cut it into smaller pieces and do not touch the sticky surface of the patch.
• Apply the patch to a clean, dry, and intact skin area on your upper, outer arm or upper chest. Choose an area with little or no hair that is free of scars, cuts, or irritation. Avoid putting the patch on skin areas where it could be rubbed off by tight clothing.
• Press the patch firmly in place with your fingertips to make sure that the edges stick well.
• The patch should stay in place during showering, bathing, or swimming for a full 7 days. If the patch becomes loose, press the edges against the skin and cover the patch with one of the white adhesive covers that are included in the package. Apply a new patch if the first one becomes too loose or falls off.
• It is best to apply each patch to a different area of the skin to prevent skin irritation.

To help you remember to use your medicine, try to apply the patch at the same time and on the same day of the week.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor’s orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For transdermal dosage form (patch):
  • For high blood pressure:
    • Adults—One patch applied once every 7 days. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you forget to wear or change a patch, put one on as soon as you can. If it is almost time to put on your next patch, wait until then to apply a new patch and skip the one you missed. Do not apply extra patches to make up for a missed dose.

If you miss changing the transdermal patch for 2 or more days, check with your doctor right away. If your body goes without this medicine for too long, your blood pressure may go up to a very high level and cause serious side effects.

Storage

Store the patches at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

After removing a used patch, fold the patch in half with the sticky sides together. Make sure to dispose of it out of the reach of children and pets.

Precautions while using Catapres-TTS-1

It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for any unwanted effects.

Do not interrupt or stop using this medicine without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to gradually reduce the amount you are using before stopping it completely. Your blood pressure may become worse when the medicine is stopped suddenly, which can cause serious side effects.

Make sure that you have enough clonidine transdermal on hand to last through weekends, holidays, or vacations. You should not miss any doses. You may want to ask your doctor for a second written prescription for clonidine to carry in your wallet or purse. You can have it filled if you run out of medicine when you are away from home.

You may have some skin redness, a rash, itching, or blistering at the place where you wear the patch. If this irritation is severe or does not go away, call your doctor. Do not remove the patch unless your doctor tells you to.

Before having any kind of surgery (including dental surgery) or emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge that you are using this medicine.

Before having a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, tell the doctor in charge that you are using this medicine. Skin burns may occur at the site where the patch is worn during this procedure. Ask your doctor if the patch should be removed before having an MRI scan. You might need to put on a new patch after the procedure.

Clonidine transdermal may cause some people to become drowsy or less alert than they are normally. This is more likely to happen when you begin to use it or when you increase the amount of medicine you are using. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Clonidine transdermal will add to the effects of alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. CNS depressants are medicines that slow down the nervous system and may cause drowsiness. Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates or medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any of the above while you are using this medicine.

This medicine may cause dryness of the eyes. If you wear contact lenses, this may be a problem for you. Talk to your doctor if you wear contact lenses, and discuss how to treat the dryness.

Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur after you use this medicine, especially when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help, but if the problem continues or gets worse, check with your doctor.

The dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting is also more likely to occur if you drink alcohol, stand for long periods of time, exercise, or if the weather is hot. While you are using clonidine, be careful to limit the amount of alcohol you drink. Also, use extra care during exercise or hot weather or if you must stand for a long time.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements. You should avoid over-the-counter [OTC] medicines for appetite control, asthma, colds, cough, hay fever, or sinus problems, since they may tend to increase your blood pressure.

Side Effects of Catapres-TTS-1

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Itching or redness of the skin

Incidence not known

• Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
• blurred vision
• chest pain or discomfort
• darkening of the skin
• decreased urine output
• dilated neck veins
• dizziness
• extreme fatigue
• fainting
• fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
• fever
• general feeling of discomfort or illness
• inability to speak
• irregular breathing
• itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
• large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
• paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips and toes
• seizures
• severe or sudden headache
• shortness of breath
• slurred speech
• swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
• temporary blindness
• tightness in the chest
• tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold
• troubled breathing
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
• weight gain
• wheezing

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

• Bluish lips or skin
• change in consciousness
• clumsiness
• confusion
• constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
• depression
• difficult or troubled breathing
• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• drowsiness
• headache
• irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
• irritability
• lack of coordination
• loss of consciousness
• low body temperature
• muscle aches or weakness
• nervousness
• not breathing
• pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
• pounding in the ears
• shivering
• sleepiness
• sweating
• weak or feeble pulse

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence not known

• Anxiety
• burning or dryness of the eyes
• confusion as to time, place, or person
• decreased interest in sexual intercourse
• dry mouth
• hair loss
• hives or welts
• holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
• hyperventilation
• inability to have or keep an erection
• itching skin
• leg cramps
• loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
• loss of appetite
• muscle or joint pain
• raised red swellings on the skin, lips, tongue, or in the throat
• redness of the skin
• restlessness
• seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
• shaking
• skin rash
• swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
• thinning of the hair
• trouble sleeping
• unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
• vivid dreams or nightmares
• weight loss

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Warning

Epidural:

• This drug is not intended to relieve pain before, during, or after surgery. In most cases, this drug is not used during and after childbirth. The low blood pressure and bradycardia associated with this drug may cause complications in these patients. Consult your doctor.

What is this drug used for?

• Used to treat high blood pressure.
• It is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
• It is used to reduce pain during spinal infusion.
• This drug may also be used for other indications. Consult your doctor.

What should I tell my doctor BEFORE taking this drug?

All editions:

• If you have an allergy to this drug, any of its ingredients, other drugs, foods or substances. Tell your doctor about your allergies and how they have manifested.
• If you are taking another drug that contains the same medicine.
• If you are taking any of these drugs: digoxin, diltiazem, verapamil, or a beta-blocker such as metoprolol or propranolol.

Epidural:

• If you are bleeding.
• If you have an infection where the injection will be given.
• If you are taking anticoagulants (to thin the blood).

This list of drugs and conditions that may interact with this drug is not exhaustive.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all medicines you take (prescription and over-the-counter, natural products and vitamins) and any health problems you have. You need to make sure that this drug is safe for your conditions and in combination with other drugs you are already taking. Do not start or stop taking any drug or change the dosage without your doctor’s advice.

What do I need to know or do while taking this drug?

All forms:

• Tell all your health care workers that you are taking this drug. These are doctors, nurses, pharmacists and dentists.
• Avoid driving and other activities that require increased attention until you see how this drug affects you.
• To reduce the risk of dizziness or loss of consciousness, get up slowly from a lying or sitting position. Walking up and down stairs should be done with care.
• Measure your blood pressure and heart rate as instructed by your doctor.
• If you are taking this drug and have high blood pressure, talk to your doctor before taking over-the-counter drugs that can increase blood pressure. These drugs include cough and cold medicines, diet pills, stimulants, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen, and some natural products.
• Caution should be exercised in hot weather and during vigorous activity. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
• Dry eyes may occur when using this drug. If you wear contact lenses and you develop dry eyes or a change in how contact lenses feel in your eyes, talk to your doctor.
• If you are 65 years of age or older, use this drug with caution. You may experience more side effects.
• This drug may affect fertility. Violations of the reproductive function can lead to infertility in men and women. If you are planning to become pregnant or have a child, talk to your doctor before taking this drug.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. The benefits and risks for you and your child will need to be discussed.

Extended release tablets:

• Avoid alcohol, marijuana or other forms of cannabis, and prescription or over-the-counter drugs that can slow you down.

All other dosage forms:

• Check with your doctor before using alcohol, marijuana or other forms of cannabis, or prescription or over-the-counter drugs that can slow you down.

All oral preparations:

• Talk to your doctor about what to do if you vomit after taking a dose of this drug.

Skin patch:

• The patch may contain a conductive metal. Remove the patch before performing an MRI scan.
• If you are going to have certain procedures to normalize your heart rhythm (defibrillation or cardioversion), talk to your doctor. Make sure your doctor knows you are taking this drug.

What side effects should I report to my doctor immediately?

WARNING. In rare cases, this drug can cause serious and sometimes deadly side effects in some patients. Call your doctor or seek medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be associated with serious side effects:

All formulations:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, hives, itching, red and swollen skin with blisters or peeling, possibly accompanied by fever, wheezing or wheezing, tightness in the chest or throat, difficulty breathing, swallowing or speaking, unusual hoarseness, swelling in the mouth, face, lips, tongue or throat.
• Severe dizziness or fainting.
• Rapid, slow heartbeat, or abnormal heart rhythm.

Skin patch:

• Redness.
• Burn.
• Change in skin color.

Epidural:

• Labored, slow or shallow breathing.
• Confusion of consciousness.

What are some other side effects of this drug?

Any medicine can have side effects. However, for many people, side effects are either minor or non-existent. Talk to your doctor or get medical help if these or any other side effects bother you or don’t go away:

All editions:

• Dry mouth.
• Constipation.
• Feeling dizzy, drowsy, tired or weak.
• Headache.
• Nausea.

Extended release tablets:

• Sleep disorders.
• Nightmares.
• Decreased appetite.
• Pain in the intestines.
• Feeling irritable.

Skin patch:

• Skin irritation.

Epidural:

• Excessive sweating.
• Vomit.
• Tinnitus.

This list of possible side effects is not exhaustive. If you have any questions about side effects, please contact your doctor. Talk to your doctor about side effects.

You can report side effects to the National Health Board.

You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You can also report side effects at https://www. fda.gov/medwatch.

What is the best way to take this drug?

Use this drug as directed by your doctor. Read all the information provided to you. Strictly follow all instructions.

All oral preparations:

• Take this drug with or without food.
• Take this drug at about the same time of day.
• Keep taking this drug as instructed by your doctor or other health care professional, even if you feel well.
• Do not stop taking this drug abruptly without consulting your doctor. This can increase the risk of side effects. If necessary, taking this drug should be stopped gradually, in accordance with the recommendations of the doctor.

Extended release tablets:

• Swallow whole. Do not chew, break or crush.
• If you have difficulty swallowing, check with your doctor.

Skin patch:

• Keep using this drug as directed by your doctor or other health care professional, even if you feel well.
• First, remove the previously attached patch.
• Wash your hands before and after use.
• Apply the patch to clean, dry, healthy skin on your chest or upper arm. Change the application site for each new patch.
• Apply the patch to the area without hair.
• Do not apply to areas of irritated or damaged skin. Do not apply to areas of skin folds or skin that will be rubbed by tight clothing.
• You can bathe, shower and swim while wearing the patch.
• This preparation comes with a fixative that allows you to hold the patch when its contact with the skin is weakened. The patch fixative does not contain any medicinal substances. Do not use fixative without patch. If the contact between the patch and the skin loosens, attach the retainer over the patch as instructed.
• If the skin under the patch becomes slightly irritated, you can remove the patch and apply a new patch elsewhere.
• After removing the patch, fold it in half, bringing the adhesive sides together. Throw away used patches where they are out of the reach of children and pets.
• This drug can harm a child if accidentally chewed, swallowed, or applied. If this happens, seek medical attention immediately.
• Do not stop taking this drug abruptly without consulting your doctor. This can increase the risk of side effects. If necessary, taking this drug should be stopped gradually, in accordance with the recommendations of the doctor.

Epidural:

• For insertion into the spine.

What if I miss a dose of a drug?

Extended release tablets:

• Skip the forgotten dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take 2 doses or an additional dose at the same time.

All other oral preparations:

• Take the missed dose as soon as you can.
• If it’s time for your next dose, don’t take the missed dose and then go back to your regular dosing schedule.
• Do not take 2 doses or an additional dose at the same time.

Skin patch:

• Apply the missed patch as soon as you can, after removing the old one.
• If it’s time to change the bandage, apply a new one.
• Start a new patch placement schedule after you reapply the patch.
• Do not use 2 doses or additional doses at the same time.

Epidural:

• See your doctor for further instructions.

How do I store and/or discard this drug?

All oral medicines and skin patch:

• Store at room temperature in a dry place. Do not store in the bathroom.

All oral preparations:

• The lid must be tightly closed.

Epidural:

• If you need to store this drug at home, check with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist for storage conditions.

All forms:

• Keep all medicines in a safe place. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.
• Dispose of unused or expired drugs. Do not empty into a toilet or sewer unless instructed to do so. If you have any questions about disposing of medicines, ask your pharmacist. Drug recycling programs may be in place in your area.

General information about medicines

• If your health does not improve or even worsens, see your doctor.
• Do not give your medicine to anyone and do not take other people’s medicines.
• Some medicines may come with other patient information leaflets. If you have questions about this drug, talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care professional.
• Some medicines may come with other patient information leaflets. Check with your pharmacist. If you have questions about this drug, talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care professional.
• If you think you have overdosed, call a poison control center or get medical help right away. Be prepared to tell or show what drug you took, how much, and when it happened.

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TTS – instructions for use, dosage, composition, analogues, side effects / Pillintrip

Page reviewed by pharmacist Oleinik Elizaveta Ivanovna Last update 2020-03-17

Attention!
The information on this page is for healthcare professionals only!
The information is collected from open sources and may contain significant errors!
Be careful and double-check all the information on this page!

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Name of medication

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Catapres-TTS

Composition

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Clonidine

Therapeutic Indications

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Hypertension (all forms), hypertensive crisis.

Dosing and Administration

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Eye drops; Dragee; Solution for intravenous administration; Substance powder

Solution for injection; Tablets

Clonidine

Inside, during or after a meal, without chewing, with a small amount of liquid. The dose is selected strictly individually.

Treatment is usually started with low doses (0.075 mg 2-3 times a day). With an insufficiently pronounced hypotensive effect, a single dose is gradually increased every 1–2 days by 0.0375 mg to 0.15 mg.

In elderly patients, especially with the manifestation of cerebral sclerosis, treatment begins with a dose of 0.0375 mg.

Daily doses are usually 0.3–0.45 mg, sometimes 1.2–1.5 mg.

Clonidine injection 0.01%

IM, SC or iv.

In hypertensive crises, IM, SC or IV. V / m and s / c – 0.5–1.5 ml of a 0.01% solution. If the hypotensive effect is not sufficiently expressed, injections are prescribed up to 3-4 times a day. For intravenous injections, 0.5-1.5 ml of a 0.01% solution is diluted in 10-20 ml of isotonic sodium chloride solution and injected slowly over 3-5 minutes.

Catapres-TTS

Inside, during or after a meal, without chewing, with a small amount of liquid. The dose is selected strictly individually.

Treatment is usually started with low doses (0.075 mg 2-3 times a day). With an insufficiently pronounced hypotensive effect, a single dose is gradually increased every 1–2 days by 0.0375 mg to 0.15 mg.

In elderly patients, especially with the manifestation of cerebral sclerosis, treatment begins with a dose of 0.0375 mg.

Daily doses are usually 0.3–0.45 mg, sometimes 1.2–1.5 mg.

Catapres-TTSa injection 0.01%

IM, SC or IV.

In hypertensive crises, IM, SC or IV. V / m and s / c – 0.5–1.5 ml of a 0.01% solution. If the hypotensive effect is not sufficiently expressed, injections are prescribed up to 3-4 times a day. For intravenous injections, 0.5-1.5 ml of a 0.01% solution is diluted in 10-20 ml of isotonic sodium chloride solution and injected slowly over 3-5 minutes.

Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity, cardiogenic shock, arterial hypotension, AV blockade, severe depression.

Pregnancy and lactation use, fertility

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Contraindicated during pregnancy.

Side effects

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Dry mouth, constipation, weakness, drowsiness, sedation, fatigue.

Pharmacological group

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