clonidine hydrochloride

clonidine hydrochloride
An antihypertensive agent with central and peripheral actions; it stimulates adrenergic receptors in the brain leading to reduced sympathetic nervous system output; used as an adjunct to lessen drug withdrawal symptoms.

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clo·ni·dine hy·dro·chlo·ride (kloґnĭ-dēn) [USP] an α2-adrenergic agonist-antagonist (its major actions are agonistic, but it acts as an antagonist if the concentration of norepinephrine is high) administered orally or transdermally as an antihypertensive; orally for the prophylaxis of migraine and in the treatment of dysmenorrhea, anxiety, vasomotor symptoms of menopause, and opioid withdrawal; and epidurally, together with opiates, in the treatment of pain in cancer patients.

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