Catapres
Clonidine 100mcg tablets, used in the management of hypertension, migraine prophylaxis and menopausal flushing. An alpha-2 agonist acting in the brain stem.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Clonidine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Catapres on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Migraine Prophylaxis · Menopausal Flushing
- Therapeutic class
- Antihypertensive
- Pharmacological class
- Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
- Contraindications
- sick sinus syndrome; severe bradycardia
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; drowsiness; sedation; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- constipation; headache; fatigue; nausea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Sedatives; Beta-blockers
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Risk assessment required. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.
Precautions and warnings
do not stop treatment abruptly to avoid rebound hypertension; may cause drowsiness; use with caution in patients with depression
Serious side effects
bradycardia, requires immediate medical attention; arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention; depression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Clonidine 100mcg tablets, used in the management of hypertension, migraine prophylaxis and menopausal flushing. An alpha-2 agonist acting in the brain stem.
Mechanism of action
Acts centrally on alpha-2 adrenergic receptors in the brain stem. This stimulation inhibits the sympathetic outflow from the central nervous system, resulting in a decrease in peripheral vascular resistance and lower blood pressure.
Catapres is a well-established medication containing the active ingredient clonidine, used to manage hypertension, migraine prophylaxis and provide relief for menopausal flushing. This treatment is supplied as a tablet in the 100mcg strength and is designed to support consistent cardiovascular care for patients.
Buying Catapres online
Many patients choose to order online for reliable delivery of this maintenance medicine.
What you will receive
Catapres is the originator brand name, made by Boehringer Ingelheim. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Boehringer Ingelheim and do not ship the original Catapres.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Clonidine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.