Clonidine Hydrochloride

CHEMBL1705 Phase 4 Aprobado Small molecule
Half-Life
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
266.6 g/mol
LogP
Phase
4

The hydrochloride salt of clonidine, used to treat high blood pressure, ADHD, and symptoms of opioid or nicotine withdrawal by reducing nervous system activity. The salt form is stable and well-absorbed when taken orally.

Peso molecular

266,6000 g/mol

TPSA

36,40 Ų

Áreas terapéuticas

Mecanismo de acción

Binds to mu (μ), kappa (κ), and/or delta (δ) opioid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous system, mimicking endogenous endorphins. Activation of these G-protein-coupled receptors inhibits pain signal transmission and modulates the emotional response to pain.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mecanismo

Binds to mu (μ), kappa (κ), and/or delta (δ) opioid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous system, mimicking endogenous endorphins. Activation of these G-protein-coupled receptors inhibits pain signal transmission …

Estructura 2D

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SMILES

Cl.Clc1cccc(Cl)c1NC1=NCCN1

InChI

InChI=1S/C9H9Cl2N3.ClH/c10-6-2-1-3-7(11)8(6)14-9-12-4-5-13-9;/h1-3H,4-5H2,(H2,12,13,14);1H

Molecular Formula

C9H10Cl3N3

HBD / HBA

3 / 1

Enlaces Rotables

2

Átomos Pesados

15

No targets recorded

Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.

No interactions recorded

Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

Preguntas frecuentes

The hydrochloride salt of clonidine, used to treat high blood pressure, ADHD, and symptoms of opioid or nicotine withdrawal by reducing nervous system activity. The salt form is stable and well-absorbed when taken orally.

Binds to mu (μ), kappa (κ), and/or delta (δ) opioid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous system, mimicking endogenous endorphins. Activation of these G-protein-coupled receptors inhibits pain signal transmission and modulates the emotional response to pain.

Yes, Clonidine Hydrochloride is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1705. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 20179. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.

Aviso médico

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.