Clonidine Hydrochloride
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 Terapêuticas
Mecanismo de Ação
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)
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 …
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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
Ligações Rotacionáveis
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.
Perguntas frequentes
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.
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.
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