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Definition of Clonidine

1. Noun. An antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches.

Definition of Clonidine

1. Noun. A drug traditionally prescribed for hypertension, having the chemical formula C₉H₉Cl₂N₃, and acting by stimulating ?2 receptors in the brain ¹

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Definition of Clonidine

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Medical Definition of Clonidine

1. An alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that crosses the blood-brain barrier. Clonidine's central actions reduce sympathetic tone. It is used as an antihypertensive agent, and has also been used in the treatment of migraine and in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-agonists, antihypertensive agents, sympatholytics. Chemical name: 1H-Imidazol-2-amine, N-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro- (12 Dec 1998)

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