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Catapres TTS Patch Information
Catapres TTS Patch is used in the form of transdermal patch; TTS stands for transdermal therapeutic system. The drug is used in the treatment of patients with hypertension. It can be used as a monotherapy or as a combination therapy along with other anti-hypertensive drugs. Cheap Catapres TTS Patch is available at reputed contracted pharmacies and it acts by decreasing the peripheral resistance and cardiac output. This eventually leads to lowering the blood pressure. Additionally the drug decreases the pre-synaptic calcium levels. This blocks the release of NE (nor-epinephrine). As a result of this there is a decrease in the sympathetic tone. A doctor’s prescription is required to obtain discount Catapres TTS Patch.
Catapres TTS Patch Side Effects and Precautions
Common side effects associated with Clonidine are headache, drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia (sleeping problems), nervousness, tiredness, nausea, constipation and unusual/ strange taste in the mouth. Rashes or irritation on the skin (at the site where the patches are worn), dry mouth, dryness in the throat, difficulty in having orgasm, impotency or decreased sex drive are other side effects of Catapres TTS Patch.
The drug may also cause certain serious side effects. These may include fainting, feeling light headedness, slow heart-rate (which may be less than 60 bpm), reddening, swelling, blistering, burning or severe irritation of the skin. Clonidine may affect the skin where the patch was worn. Let you doctor know if you have any prior medical condition such as kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease or stroke before starting the treatment with the generic drug.
Dosage Information For Catapres TTS Patch
Catapres TTS Patch is applied once in every seven days period. It is recommended that the patch be applied to the area of skin not bearing hair. The patch is preferably applied to the skin of the chest or upper-outer arm. Besides, every time the patch is changed, it should be applied to a different site of the body. Buy Catapres TTS Patch at varied doses of 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg and 0.3 mg from North Drug Mart.