Common Generic Name(s):clonidine, clonidine HCl, clonidine hydrochloride Pronunciation:KLON-i-deen Drug Classes:alpha 2 agonist Availability:prescription only, generic available How is it used?patch that is applied to the skin, tablet that is swallowed ...
Clonidine hydrochloride is an imidazoline derivative and exists as a mesomeric compound. The chemical name is 2-(2,6-dichlorophenylamino)-2-imidazoline hydrochloride. The following is the structural formula: C9H9Cl2N3· HCl Mol. Wt. 266.56 Clonidine hydrochloride is an odorless, bitter, white, cry...