What Is Catapres-TTS Used For?
Catapres-TTS belongs to a group of medications known as alpha-2 adrenergic agonists. It works by stimulating alpha-2 receptors in the brain stem. This causes a decrease in both blood pressure and heart rate. There is also some evidence that Catapres-TTS may decrease certain substances (such as renin or aldosterone) in the body, an action that might also contribute to decreased blood pressure.
Can Children or Teens Use It?
Catapres-TTS is not approved for use in children.
Talk with your child's healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of using Catapres-TTS in children.
Previous versions of the prescribing information for Catapres-TTS stated that the medication was approved for use in children as young as 12 years old. The current prescribing information states that Catapres-TTS is not approved for use in children.