Clonidine (Noun)
Meaning
An antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed clonidine to help lower the patient's blood pressure.
- Clonidine can be administered orally or via transdermal patches for convenience.
- Researchers studied the effectiveness of clonidine in treating hypertension in patients with kidney disease.
- The nurse explained that the clonidine patch should be applied to a hairless area of skin.
- The patient's blood pressure decreased significantly after taking clonidine as directed by her doctor.