clonidine (Catapres)

Class:

Antihypertensives: Centrally Acting Alpha2 Agonists

Indication:

Hypertension.

Mode of Action:

↓ Sympathetic outflow from CNS, which ↓ BP.

Cautions:

Not in source

Indication:

Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dry mouth.

NC/PT:

Suck on hard candy to help ↓ dry mouth.