Clonidine Synonyms

klŏnĭ-dēn, klōnĭ-
An antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. catapres

Words Related to Clonidine

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Clonidine Sentence Examples

  • Although tizanidine is related to the centrally acting antihypertensive clonidine, it has a relatively low incidence of systemic hypotension.

  • Clonidine used in conjunction with such stimulants as Ritalin may be useful for treating people with Tourette syndrome who also have symptoms of ADD.

  • Clonidine (Catapres), an antihypertensive medication, has also been used to control aggression and hyperactivity in some AD/HD children, although it should not be used in combination with Ritalin.