Definitions for clonidine
ˈklɒn ɪˌdin, ˈkloʊ nɪ-cloni·dine

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. clonidine, Catapresnoun

   an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches

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1. clonidinenoun

   A drug traditionally prescribed for hypertension, having the chemical formula CHClN, and acting by stimulating u03B12 receptors in the brain

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1. Clonidine

   Clonidine, sold under the brand name Catapres among others, is an α2-adrenergic agonist medication used to treat high blood pressure, ADHD, drug withdrawal (alcohol, opioids, or nicotine), menopausal flushing, diarrhea, spasticity, and certain pain conditions. It is used by mouth, by injection, or as a skin patch. Onset of action is typically within an hour with the effects on blood pressure lasting for up to eight hours.Common side effect include dry mouth, dizziness, headaches, hypotension, and sleepiness. Severe side effects may include hallucinations, heart arrhythmias, and confusion. If rapidly stopped, withdrawal effects may occur. Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended. Clonidine lowers blood pressure by stimulating α2 receptors in the brain, which results in relaxation of many arteries.Clonidine was patented in 1961 and came into medical use in 1966. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 75th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 9 million prescriptions.

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1. Clonidine

   Clonidine is a sympatholytic medication used to treat high blood pressure, ADHD, anxiety/panic disorder, and certain pain conditions. It is classified as a centrally acting α2 adrenergic agonist. An alternative hypothesis that has been proposed is that clonidine acts centrally as an imidazoline receptor agonist.

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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)

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of clonidine in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of clonidine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=clonidine
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clonidine
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clonidine
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=clonidine