| Basic Medical Information |
| Common Brand Name |
| Catapres |
Zaroxolyn |
| Drug Class |
| Anti-adrenergics |
Diuretics |
| Legal Status |
| Rx -only |
Rx -only |
| Possible Side Effects |
| Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, Constipation, Irregular Heartbeat, Mental Changes, Skin Rashes, Itching, Selling, Difficulty Speaking |
Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Headache, Blurred Vision, Loss Of Appetite, Stomach Upset, Diarrhea, Constipation, Muscle Cramps, Dry Mouth, Thirst, Nausea Or Vomiting, Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Seizures, /abdominal Pain, Skin Rashes |
| Precautions & Contraindications |
| Kidney Disease, Heart Disease, Raynaud's Disease, Surgery, Pregnant, Breastfeeding |
Cirrhosis, Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Lupus Erythematosus, Gout, Hypercalcemia, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding |
| Excretion |
| Urine |
Urine |
|
| Dosage, Usage and Forms |
| Route of Administration |
| Oral |
Oral |
| Dosage |
| 0.1 Mg Twice/day |
2.5 Mg |
| Maximum daily dose |
| 2.4 mg |
5 mg |
| Forms |
| Tablet |
Tablet |
| Tablet Formulations |
| 0.1 Mg, 0.2 Mg, 0.3 Mg |
2.5 Mg, 5 Mg, 10mg |
| Chemical Data |
| Molecular mass (g/mol) |
| 230.09 g/mol |
365.84 g/mol |
| Half Life (hours) |
| 33 |
14 |
| Chemicals |
| Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Chlorine |
Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur, Chlorine |
| Formula |
| C9h9cl2n3 |
C16h16cln3o3s |
| Melting Point (C) |
| 130 C |
260 C |
| Phase (solid/liquid) |
| Solid |
Solid |