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Clonidina

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.

Clonidina molecular structure
Clonidina 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

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