Clonidine (generic), Catapres News

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Nurses and pharmacists have reported that Catapres-TTS patches present problems, especially if the dose of a drug delivered via patch is changed or the patient requires multiple patches, because the manufacturer, Boehringer Ingelheim, does not print the name or strength of the drug on the patch itself.

Heat rash known as prickly heat and miliaria is a condition that has been associated with babies who are bundled up too tightly and become overheated.

Tobacco use is the second major cause of death in the world and the leading cause of preventable death.1 Since 1964, 29 reports by the U.S. surgeon general have concluded that tobacco use is the single most avoidable cause of disease, disability and death.2 Today, published clinical guidelines state that every patient who uses tobacco should be ...