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Drug profile · INN

clonidine hydrochloride

clonidine hydrochloride (CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist. Associated with Regeneron Ireland Designated Activity Company (DAC). Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — clonidine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

clonidine hydrochloride (CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist. Associated with Regeneron Ireland Designated Activity Company (DAC). Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN clonidine hydrochloride
Brand CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist
Target Adrenergic receptor alpha-2
Route INJECTION
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist

Primary target: Adrenergic receptor alpha-2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. The MIRAGE trial Approved · Istituto Gentili Italia · cesarean section

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Frequently asked questions

What is clonidine hydrochloride?

clonidine hydrochloride (CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist. Associated with Regeneron Ireland Designated Activity Company (DAC). Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for clonidine hydrochloride?

CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for clonidine hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of clonidine hydrochloride?

clonidine hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.