Bivalirudin Intravenous and Catapres-TTS

• Generic Name: bivalirudin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Angiomax

Bivalirudin is used together with aspirin to decrease the clotting ability of the blood and to help prevent harmful clots from forming in the blood vessels. It is used in patients who are having certain heart and blood vessel procedures, such as coronary angioplasty.

Bivalirudin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: clonidine
• Dosage Forms: patch, extended release
• Other Brand Names:

  Catapres-TTS-1, Catapres-TTS-2, Catapres-TTS-3, Catapres, Catapres-TTS, Duraclon, Kapvay

Catapres-TTS patches contain clonidine. Clonidine lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood. This allows your blood vessels to relax and your heart to beat more slowly and easily.

Catapres-TTS skin patch are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). They are sometimes used together with other blood pressure medications.

Catapres-TTS may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.