clonidine hydrochloride

Definition / meaning of clonidine hydrochloride

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 hydrochloride is a type of antihypertensive agent and a type of alpha-adrenergic agonist. Also called Catapres.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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