CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Clonidine hydrochloride is an α2‑agonist reducing sympathetic outflow, used for hypertension and withdrawal symptoms. Side effects include sedation, dizziness, and dry mouth.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Clonidine hydrochloride is an α2‑adrenergic receptor agonist that reduces sympathetic outflow from the CNS. It suppresses norepinephrine release, lowers peripheral vascular resistance and modulates pain transmission through spinal α2 receptors. It also influences imidazoline receptor pathways.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in hypertension‑pathway modelling, sympathetic‑tone research, neuropathic‑pain studies, α2‑agonist receptor analyses and withdrawal‑syndrome investigations.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include hypotension, bradycardia, sedation, rebound hypertension on withdrawal and dry mouth. Handle as a potent α2‑agonist.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C9H9Cl2N3·HCl |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 266.6 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 4205-91-8 |
| Storage Condition | The commercially available transdermal system of clonidine should be stored at a temperature less than 30 °C. Clonidine hydrochloride tablets should be stored in tight, light-resistant containers at a controlled room temperature of 25 °C, but may be exposed to temperatures ranging from 15-30 °C. … Commercially available clonidine hydrochloride injection should be stored at controlled room temperature of 25 °C, but may be exposed to temperatures ranging from 15-30 °C. |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE; 4205-91-8; Clonidine HCl; Kapvay; ST-155 |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | N-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-amine;hydrochloride |
| InChl Key | ZNIFSRGNXRYGHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C9H9Cl2N3.ClH/c10-6-2-1-3-7(11)8(6)14-9-12-4-5-13-9;/h1-3H,4-5H2,(H2,12,13,14);1H |
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