Catapress 150mcg Tablet

Short Description

Catapress 150mcg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It lowers blood pressure by decreasing heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Catapress 150mcg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It lowers blood pressure by decreasing heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels. Lowering the blood pressure helps to prevent future stroke and heart attack. It is also used to prevent migraines and hot flushes in women during menopause. This medicine can be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at the same time every day. You should always take this medicine as advised by the doctor and should never stop it without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill but if you stop taking this medicine your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. You should monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Catapress 150mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Dry mouth Fatigue Dizziness Headache Nausea Somnolence Insomnia

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Catapress 150mcg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Catapress 150mcg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Catapress 150mcg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Acarbose Amitriptyline Amoxapine Chlorpropamide

Catapress 150mcg Tablet is an alpha-2 agonist. It works by decreasing heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.

May cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. May cause you to feel lightheaded especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. May cause dryness of eyes. Take caution while using contact lenses. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.