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Clonidine products: information for supporting intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022Clonidine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
What injections can be given orally or via enteral feeding tubes?
6 November 2020This updated Medicines Q&A is a quick reference summary to different types of enteral feeding tubes, in relation to medication issues. Not all enteral feeding…
Medicine Compliance Aid Stability
CatapresGlenwood
Glenwood
Catapres
Tablets 100 micrograms
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Airtight container
Protect from light
Store in airtight, light-resistant containers.
9 November 2022
genericNon-proprietary
Non-proprietary
generic
Tablets 25 micrograms
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Airtight container
Protect from light
Store in airtight and light resistant containers.
25 October 2022
Lactation Safety Information
For hypertension
For hypertension
Alternative appropriate antihypertensive
Moderate published evidence of safety
Moderate to significant amounts in breast milk
May interfere with lactation
Possible adverse reaction (unconfirmed, single case report) in a breastfed infant
Monitor infant for hypotension
23 September 2020
For migraine
For migraine
Propranolol/ Metoprolol
May interfere with lactation
Moderate level of published evidence of use in breastfeeding
For prophylaxis of migraine
Moderate to significant amounts in breast milk
23 September 2020