clonidine
IPA: kɫˈɑnɪdin
noun
- (pharmacology) A drug that acts as an α₂-adrenoreceptor agonist, used in the treatment of hypertension, opiate withdrawal, and a variety of other conditions.
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Examples of "clonidine" in Sentences
- Clonidine is an excellent example of both.
- EEG effects of clonidine are similar to narcotics.
- A small number of patients may worsen on clonidine.
- Clonidine is used for dystonic spasms and can be of help.
- Clonidine can be used in the treatment of Tourette syndrome.
- Clonidine administration does not promote disordered thought.
- Clonidine is a medication used to treat several medical conditions.
- And it doesn't require continued supervision like treatment with clonidine.
- Clonidine Catapres is a medication used to treat several medical conditions.
- As a result clonidine is becoming increasingly popular with anesthesiologists.