Catapres
Formulated to mitigate high blood pressure and designed to alleviate symptoms of hypertensive and vascular states.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Clonidine
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mcg
Catapres details
- 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
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- 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
Formulated to mitigate high blood pressure and designed to alleviate symptoms of hypertensive and vascular states.
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.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Catapres
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 manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim to support consistent cardiovascular care for patients.
Buying Catapres online
Catapres is registered across 14 markets, including major hubs such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand, with further availability throughout Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. For expats and residents living far from a well stocked pharmacy, this makes the product one of the most ordered medications for cardiovascular and symptomatic support across the region. Many patients choose to order online for reliable delivery of this maintenance medicine.