Definitions of clonidine [ˈklɒn ɪˌdin, ˈkloʊ nɪ-]

Translate clonidine to

Definition of 'clonidine'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) clonidine
a synthetic white crystalline substance, C

Etymology: (1965–70; c (h )lo (ro )-²+ (a )ni (line ) + (imi )d (e ), + -ine²)

Definition of 'clonidine'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) clonidine, Catapres
an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches

Definition of 'clonidine'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. clonidine
An alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that crosses the blood-brain barrier. Clonidine acts centrally by reducing sympathetic tone, resulting in a fall in diastolic and systolic blood pressure and a reduction in heart rate. It also acts peripherally, and this peripheral activity may be responsible for the transient increase in blood pressure seen during rapid intravenous administration. (From Martindale, the Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p350)

'clonidine' - Nearby Entries
clon clone clonic clonidine cloning clonus clop

Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography

MLA Chicago APA

"clonidine." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 31 May. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/clonidine

Alternative search options for 'clonidine'

Search for Synonyms for 'clonidine'

Quotes containing the term 'clonidine'

Search for Phrases containing the term 'clonidine'

Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'clonidine'

Search for 'clonidine' on

What rhymes with 'clonidine'?

NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'clonidine'