Combipres
Clonidine tablets, used in the management of hypertension. An alpha-2 agonist acting at the brain stem to reduce sympathetic outflow to the vessels.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Clonidine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.1/15g/mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Combipres on your behalf.
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- Catapres
- Therapeutic class
- Antihypertensive
- Pharmacological class
- Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
- Contraindications
- severe heart block; hypersensitivity to components
- Precautions and warnings
- do not discontinue treatment abruptly; use with care in renal failure
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; sedation; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- constipation; fatigue; bradycardia
- Serious side effects
- severe rebound hypertension, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 6–10 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; beta blockers; sedatives
- Age restrictions
- Not for paediatric use.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only when clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: Seek medical advice.
Patient summary
Clonidine tablets, used in the management of hypertension. An alpha-2 agonist acting at the brain stem to reduce sympathetic outflow to the vessels.
Mechanism of action
Combipres stimulates alpha-2 adrenergic receptors in the brain stem. This activation reduces sympathetic outflow from the central nervous system, resulting in lowered peripheral vascular resistance and lowered heart rate, which effectively decreases blood pressure levels.
Combipres is a well-established medication used to manage hypertension. It contains the active ingredient clonidine, which is also commonly sold under the brand name Catapres. This treatment is available in tablet form in a 0.1/15g/mg strength, offering a consistent option for individuals monitoring their blood pressure levels.
Buying Combipres online
Generic clonidine, much of which is produced in India, is far more affordable than the original brand, offering value for residents and expats living far from a well-stocked pharmacy.
What you will receive
Combipres 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 Combipres.
- 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.