clonidine
Definition
- Noun:
- An antihypertensive drug: Clonidine is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It works centrally in the brain to relax blood vessels and slow the heart rate, lowering blood pressure.
- A medication with specific administration methods: It is notable for being available in forms that allow oral administration or delivery through the skin via transdermal patches.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed clonidine to help control my hypertension.
- For patients who have difficulty swallowing pills, a clonidine patch can be a suitable alternative.
Advanced Usage
- "Clonidine withdrawal": A condition that can occur if the medication is stopped abruptly, potentially causing a rapid increase in blood pressure, anxiety, and other symptoms. It emphasizes the importance of tapering the dose under medical supervision.
- The patient experienced clonidine withdrawal after discontinuing the medication without consulting their physician.
Variants and Related Words
- Catapres: A common trade name for clonidine.
- Catapres is often used interchangeably with the generic name clonidine.
Synonyms
- Antihypertensive agent: A substance or drug that reduces high blood pressure.
- Central alpha-agonist: A more technical term describing its mechanism of action in the brain.
Noun
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an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches
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