Preferred Label : Clonidine;
NCIt related terms : N-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-amine;
NCIt definition : An imidazoline derivate and centrally-acting alpha-adrenergic agonist, with antihypertensive
activity. Clonidine binds to and stimulates central alpha-2 adrenergic receptors,
thereby reducing the amount of norepinephrine (NE) release and thus decreasing sympathetic
outflow to the heart, kidneys, and peripheral vasculature. The reduction in sympathetic
outflow leads to decreased peripheral vascular resistance, decreased blood pressure,
and decreased heart rate. In addition, clonidine binds to imidazoline receptor subtype
1 (I1), which may also contribute to a reduction in blood pressure.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: The active ingredient in a drug used to treat high blood pressure. It is
also being studied in the treatment of certain types of cancer pain. It blocks the
release of chemicals from nerve endings that make blood vessels constrict (get narrower).
Clonidine is a type of antihypertensive agent and a type of alpha-adrenergic agonist.;
UNII : MN3L5RMN02;
InChIKey : GJSURZIOUXUGAL-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 4205-90-7;
Drug name : Catapres-TTS;
Chemical formula : C9H9Cl2N3;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:46631; CHEBI:46632; CHEBI:3757;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000630972; 06643;
Origin ID : C380;
UMLS CUI : C0009014;
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