Clonidine (Clonidine)

Clonidine is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and migraines. The main mechanism of action of clonidine is the stimulation of alpha-2 adrenergic receptors in the central nervous system, which leads to a decrease in sympathetic activity and a decrease in blood pressure.

Clonidine is prescribed orally in the form of tablets or capsules, as well as intramuscularly or intravenously as injections. The dose is selected individually depending on the indications and patient response.

The most common side effects of clonidine are drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, and decreased blood pressure. Less common are constipation, depression, and impotence.

Clonidine is available under the trade names Catapres, Dixarit and others. Regular monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate is necessary when taking the drug.

Clonidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist drug used to treat hypertension and migraine in humans.

Clonidine has several trade names, including Catapres and Dixarite. It is available in tablet and injection form.

The mechanism of action of clonidine is to block alpha-agonists in the central nervous system, which leads to a decrease in the activity of the sympathetic nervous system and a decrease in blood pressure.

The main side effects of clonidine are drowsiness and dry mouth, which may be more severe with high doses.

Overall, clonidine is an effective drug for the treatment of hypertension and migraine, but its use must be strictly controlled and under medical supervision.

Clonidine hydrochloride is an antihypertensive agent that is used to control high blood pressure (hypertension and sleep disorders (injection), obesity (oral). It is also known medically as clonidine.

Clonidine acts by suppressing central sympathetic nerve structures