Catapres 150mcg Tablet 
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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol
USED FOR:
Hypertension
COMPOSITION:
Clonidine (150mcg)
Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac
CAUTION
Taking Clonidine with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Catapres 150mcg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Catapres 150mcg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Catapres 150mcg Tablet may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
CAUTION
Catapres 150mcg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Catapres 150mcg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
CAUTION
Catapres 150mcg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Catapres 150mcg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Catapres Tablet
Catapres 150mcg Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertensionIt can also be used to prevent migraine attacks and hot flushes that may occur in women during the menopause.
How to use Catapres Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Catapres 150mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Catapres Tablet works
Catapres 150mcg Tablet is an alpha-2 agonist. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Common Dizziness, Fatigue, Sleepiness, Dryness in mouth, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing).
Expert advice for Catapres Tablet
Do not discontinue Catapres abruptly. Dosage must be reduced gradually. Dizziness or fainting may occur, especially when rising from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help improve the problem. Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Catapres. Record your blood pressure as directed. Notify your doctor if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Eat healthy (low-fat, high-fibre, low-sodium diet), quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, increase your physical activity, watch your weight, and reduce stress.
Q. Does high blood pressure need to be treated?
When the blood pressure is high, the heart has to work harder to pump blood throughout the body, which causes damage to the blood vessels. If high blood pressure is not treated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and vision problems.
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