Clonidine

CHEMBL134 Phase 4 Aprovado Small molecule
Half-Life
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
230.1 g/mol
LogP
1.6
Phase
4

A centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that lowers blood pressure by reducing sympathetic outflow from the brain, and is also used for ADHD, anxiety, and opioid withdrawal symptoms. It can be taken orally, as a skin patch, or injected.

Peso Molecular

230,0900 g/mol

LogP

1,60

TPSA

36,40 Ų

Regra dos 5 de Lipinski

Aprovado

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)

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 …

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SMILES

Clc1cccc(Cl)c1NC1=NCCN1

InChI

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

Molecular Formula

C9H9Cl2N3

HBD / HBA

2 / 1

Ligações Rotacionáveis

2

Átomos Pesados

14

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

A centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that lowers blood pressure by reducing sympathetic outflow from the brain, and is also used for ADHD, anxiety, and opioid withdrawal symptoms. It can be taken orally, as a skin patch, or injected.

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 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). CHEMBL134. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 2803. 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.