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CLONIDINE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("clonidine" is a kind of...):
antihypertensive; antihypertensive drug (a drug that reduces high blood pressure)
Context examples:
In addition, clonidine binds to imidazoline receptor subtype 1 (I1), which may also contribute to a reduction in blood pressure.
(Clonidine, NCI Thesaurus)
Upon contact of the tablet with the buccal mucosa, clonidine binds to the adrenergic receptors on macrophages and lymphocytes and may reduce the release of pro-inflammatory mediators such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha).
(Clonidine-containing Mucoadhesive Buccal Tablet, NCI Thesaurus)
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