CLONIDINE
\klˈɒnɪdˌiːn], \klˈɒnɪdˌiːn], \k_l_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_d_ˌiː_n]\
Definitions of CLONIDINE
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an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches
By Princeton University
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an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches
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An alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that crosses the blood-brain barrier. Clonidine acts centrally by reducing sympathetic tone, resulting in a fall in diastolic and systolic blood pressure and a reduction in heart rate. It also acts peripherally, and this peripheral activity may be responsible for the transient increase in blood pressure seen during rapid intravenous administration. (From Martindale, the Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p350)
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.