clonidine

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
gptkbp:affects central nervous system
blood pressure
gptkbp:approvedBy 1974
gptkbp:ATCCode C02AC01
gptkbp:availableOn gptkb:tablet
musical composition
injection
gptkbp:brand Catapres
Kapvay
gptkbp:CASNumber 4205-90-7
gptkbp:chemicalFormula imidazoline derivative
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to clonidine
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Boehringer_Ingelheim
gptkbp:drugClass alpha-2 adrenergic agonist
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 6–24 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C9H9Cl2N3
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label clonidine
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:tricyclic_antidepressants
gptkb:CNS_depressants
beta blockers
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction stimulates alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
gptkbp:MedlinePlusID a682243
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:overdoseSymptoms hypotension
respiratory depression
bradycardia
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 2803
DB00575
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
transdermal
epidural
gptkbp:sideEffect constipation
dizziness
fatigue
drowsiness
hypotension
dry mouth
bradycardia
gptkbp:UNII MN3L5RMN02
gptkbp:usedFor ADHD
sleep disorders
hypertension
Tourette syndrome
anxiety disorders
opioid withdrawal
menopausal hot flashes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:alpha-adrenergic_receptors
gptkb:Atenolol
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7