Generic name: clonidine (transdermal) [ KLOE-ni-deen ]
Brand names: Catapres-TTS-1, Catapres-TTS-2, Catapres-TTS-3
Dosage form: transdermal film, extended release (0.1 mg/24 hr; 0.2 mg/24 hr; 0.3 mg/24 hr)
Drug class:Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting
What is clonidine transdermal?
Clonidine lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood. This allows your blood vessels to relax and your heart to beat more slowly and easily.
Clonidine transdermal (skin patch) is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is sometimes used together with other blood pressure medications.
Clonidine transdermal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use clonidine if you are allergic to clonidine.
To make sure clonidine transdermal is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
heart disease or severe coronary artery disease;
a heart rhythm disorder;
history of heart attack or stroke;
pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland);
kidney disease; or
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to clonidine transdermal.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Clonidine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Clonidine transdermal is not approved for ...
