| clonidine | <chemical> An alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that crosses the blood-brain barrier. Clonidine's central actions reduce sympathetic tone. It is used as an antihypertensive agent, and has also been used in the treatment of migraine and in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-agonists, antihypertensive agents, sympatholytics. Chemical name: 1H-Imidazol-2-amine, N-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| clonidine hydrochloride | 2-(2,6-Dichloroanilino)-2-imidazoline hydrochloride;an antihypertensive agent with central and peripheral actions; it stimulates adrenergic receptors in the brain leading to reduced sympathetic nervous system output. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tablets | Solid dosage forms, of varying weight, size, and shape, which may be molded or compressed, and which contain a medicinal substance in pure or diluted form. (12 Dec 1998) |
| tablets, enteric-coated | Tablets coated with material that delays release of the medication until after they leave the stomach. (12 Dec 1998) |