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'''Clonidine''' (also known by the trade names '''Catapres''', '''Kapvay''', '''Nexiclon''', '''Clophelin''', and others) is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, tic disorders, withdrawal (from either alcohol, opioids, or smoking), migraine, menopausal flushing, diarrhea, and certain pain conditions.<ref>Brayfield, A, ed. (13 January 2014). "Clonidine". Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference. London, UK: Pharmaceutical Press. Retrieved 28 June 2014.</ref> It is classified as a centrally acting α2 adrenergic agonist and imidazoline receptor agonist. It has been in clinical use for over 40 years.<ref>Neil, MJ (November 2011). "Clonidine: clinical pharmacology and therapeutic use in pain management.". Current Clinical Pharmacology. 6 (4): 280–7. PMID 21827389.</ref> | |||
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