Clonidine

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
alpha-2 adrenergic agonist
antihypertensive agent
gptkbp:ATCCode C02AC01
gptkbp:availableOn gptkb:tablet
musical composition
injection
gptkbp:brand Catapres
Kapvay
Dixarit
gptkbp:CASNumber 4205-90-7
gptkbp:chemicalClass imidazoline derivative
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to clonidine
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Boehringer_Ingelheim
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 12-16 hours
gptkbp:excretion gptkb:kidney
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C9H9Cl2N3
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Clonidine
gptkbp:introducedIn 1966
gptkbp:KEGGID D07718
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction stimulates alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
gptkbp:MedlinePlusID a682243
gptkbp:meltingPoint 153-154°C
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 2803
2699
DB00575
CHEMBL59
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
transdermal
epidural
gptkbp:sideEffect constipation
dizziness
fatigue
drowsiness
hypotension
dry mouth
bradycardia
gptkbp:synonym 2-(2,6-dichlorophenylamino)-2-imidazoline
gptkbp:UNII MN3L5RMN02
gptkbp:usedFor ADHD
pain management
hypertension
Tourette syndrome
anxiety disorders
opioid withdrawal
menopausal hot flashes
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Beta_Blockers
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8