1. A medication that lowers blood pressure by acting on the central nervous system; used to treat hypertension and certain other conditions.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; often used in clinical and healthcare contexts

Examples

• The doctor prescribed clonidine to help manage the patient's high blood pressure.
• Clonidine is sometimes used off-label to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children.
• The patient's hypertension improved after starting clonidine therapy.
• Clonidine works by stimulating alpha-2 adrenergic receptors in the brain.
• Side effects of clonidine may include drowsiness and dry mouth.