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Catapres

Catapres

7.9
A medicine that lowers high blood pressure
  • noun
  • /ˈkætəˌprɛs/
  • Specialized
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  • Some patients find Catapres effective for managing hypertension.

Examples

  • Some patients prefer Catapres patches for more consistent blood pressure management.

  • Due to side effects, he asked his physician about alternatives to Catapres.

  • The doctor prescribed Catapres to help control her high blood pressure.

  • My doctor prescribed Catapres for my high blood pressure.

  • Many doctors recommend Catapres for its effectiveness in treating hypertension.

  • Patients with high blood pressure might use a medication like Catapres to manage their condition.

  • Catapres is often prescribed to help lower high blood pressure in patients.

Synonyms

clonidine
vsCatapres
  • Specialized
3 5.7

A medicine that lowers high blood pressure and sometimes treats anxiety or ADHD

is a brand name for that drug offered orally and as a transdermal patch

Surface Forms

Catapres singular
Catapreses plural

Etymology

Catapres is a brand name made of two parts: cata- meaning 'down' and -pres like 'pressure'. A helpful way to remember Catapres is 'bring pressure down', which fits because it is a medicine used to lower high blood pressure.