Basic Information On Catapres TTS Patch
Catapres TTS Patch is used to treat high blood pressure. It may be used alone or in combination with other anti-hypertensive medications. This medication is a transdermal system which provides continuous and systematic release of clonidine for a week at an almost steady rate. It stimulates particular alpha adrenergic receptors in brain. This relaxes and widens the blood vessels. The heart is then able to pump blood to different parts of the body with much lesser force. The heart beats slowly, and easily. This brings down blood pressure and also helps control other related problems like heart attacks, kidney problems, and strokes. The Catapres TTS drug Patch is also used to treat withdrawal symptoms caused by alcohol and long term use of narcotics.
Precautions / Side Effects Of Catapres TTS Patch
The active chemical ingredient in Catapres TTS Patch is clonidine-transdermal. It may cause side effects like dry mouth, dizziness, headache, or unusual tiredness. You may suck on sugarless candy or chew sugarless gum to relieve yourself of dry mouth. In case you experience any severe allergic reaction like swelling, breathing problems, swelling or extreme drowsiness, you must immediately notify your doctor. If the patch area gets red and feels itchy before the 7 day period, you may remove it and put a new patch on a new skin site. Brand or generic Catapres TTS Patch should be used by pregnant women only after previous consultation with the doctor.
Clonidine-transdermal patch should be taken off before undergoing medical procedures like cardioversion and defibrillation. Before using brand or generic Catapres TTS Patch, you should tell your doctor if you suffer from any kidney problems, heart disease, blood circulation disorders and depression. You should avoid alcohol as it can aggravate side effects like dizziness. Try to get up slowly from a sitting position to avoid dizziness.
Catapres TTS Patch Dosage
The recommended Catapres TTS Patch dosage is once a week. It is administered on a hairless and intact skin area on the chest or upper outer arm. The location of application of medication should not be repeated, instead it should be applied on a fresh location each time. The dosage is based on each patient's specific requirements. The therapy is started with Catapres TTS-1. Another Catapres TTS-1 may be added, or changed to a larger system if satisfactory blood pressure reduction is not achieved after first two weeks of treatment. In case oral clonidine is substituted by Catapres TTS transdermal therapeutic system, the previous drug should be reduced slowly as it takes at least 2-3 days for Catapress TTS Patch to show results.
Buy Catapres TTS Patch From North Drug Store
North Drug Store supplies brand or generic Catapres TTS Patch as 0.1mg, 0.2mg and 0.3mg patches. You can buy Catapres TTS Patch from North Drug Store and receive free refill reminders so you never run out of patches.
