clonidine

noun clo·ni·dine \ ˈklä-nə-ˌdēn , ˈklō- , -ˌdīn \

Definition of clonidine

: an antihypertensive drug C₉H₉Cl₂N₃ used especially to treat essential hypertension, to prevent migraine headache, and to diminish opioid and nicotine withdrawal symptoms

Recent Examples of clonidine from the Web

The most common medications involved were cardiovascular drugs such as beta blockers, calcium antagonists and clonidine; pain medications, including opioids and acetaminophen; and hormonal medications, including insulin.

— rachel rettner, Washington Post, "A growing number of people make mistakes when they take their medication," 16 July 2017
Common medications include stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall, as well as non-stimulants such as Strattera, Intuniv and clonidine.

— dr. tyeese l. gaines, NBC News, "Study: ADHD Symptoms Are Going Untreated in Black Youth," 21 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of clonidine

chlor- + aniline + imide + ²-ine

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First Known Use: 1969

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Medical Dictionary

clonidine

noun clo·ni·dine \ ˈklän-ə-ˌdēn , ˈklōn- , -ˌdīn \

medical Definition of clonidine

: an antihypertensive drug used in the form of its hydrochloride C₉H₉Cl₂N₃·HCl especially to treat essential hypertension, to prevent migraine headache, and to diminish opiate withdrawal symptoms