Clonidine (known by the trade names Catapres, Kapvay, Nexiclon, Clophelin, and others) is a depressant substance of the arylaminoimidazoline class. It is primarily used to treat high blood pressure, but can also be used for a variety of conditions that include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, tic disorders, substance withdrawal, migraine, diarrhea, and certain pain conditions.
Klonidin molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.
Also known as: Kapvay, Dixarit, Catapres, Haemiton, Duraclon
Classification
Chemical: Medicine
Psychoactive: Depressant
Tag: Arylaminoimidazoline
Tag: Common
Tag: Imidazoline
Tag: Pharmaceutical
Effects
Sedation
Motor Impairment
Reduced Anxiety
Anxiety Suppression
Dulled Perception
Routes of Administration
Oral
Dosage
Common: 50-100 ug
Light: 25-50 ug
Strong: 100-250 ug
Threshold: 25 ug
Heavy: 300 ug
Duration
Onset: 0.2-0.8 h
Peak: 1-1.5 h
Offset: 6-8 h
Harm Reduction
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Sources
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Clonidine: Clonidine (known by the trade names Catapres, Kapvay, Nexiclon, Clophelin, and others) is a depressant substance of the arylaminoimidazoline class. It is primarily used to treat high blood pressure, but can also be used for a variety of conditions that include attention deficit hyperactiv