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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Catapres-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Catapres as follows: Continue taking Catapres as ordered, even if your symptoms are under control. Abrupt discontinuation on Catapres intake can result in precipitating the hypertensive episodes back again. Poorly controlled blood pressure can lead to increased workload on the heart, thus contributing to debility and progression to heart failure. Sudden discontinuing on Catapres can also result in extremely elevated blood pressure and stroke. Discontinuing [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Catapres-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Catapres as follows: Catapres takes some time to fairly control the elevated blood pressure and reduce the work load on the heart. Do not discontinue taking the medication without consulting your physician, as you failed to see the desired result immediately after taking the medication. If the blood pressure and/or heart rate gets too low, secondary to Catapres use, it can result in some dizziness [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Catapres-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Catapres as follows: Try changing the positions very slowly while using Catapres, as sudden change of positions can deteriorate the hypotensive episodes, make the dizziness even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Catapres can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Avoid [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Catapres-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Catapres as follows: While taking Catapres, labs for periodical evaluation of liver and renal function could be ordered, to prevent any toxicity with the medication. Observe compliance with any labs ordered for liver and renal function evaluation. Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage [...]

Contraindications for Catapres Use-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Catapres as follows: Catapres is partially metabolized in the liver to inactive metabolites. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of Catapres can be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and consequent toxicity. So, Catapres must be used with caution in individuals with compromised liver function, with periodical monitoring for liver functions [...]