Medical Dictionary

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

M 5041T

An alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that crosses the blood-brain barrier. Clonidine acts centrally by reducing sympathetic tone, resulting in a fall in diastolic and systolic blood pressure and a reduction in heart rate. It also acts peripherally, and this peripheral activity may be responsible for the transient increase in blood pressure seen during rapid intravenous administration. (From Martindale, the Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p350)

Support
CALL US

888-733-9674
888-SEE-XMRI

Subscribe to our
FREE Newsletter

...

This service should be used for second opinions, additional medical reviews and consultations; not for primary diagnosis or treatment. Please always consult your primary doctor for final diagnosis and treatment.

USARAD Holdings, Inc., a Nanox company

* US Patent Pending 61/551,473 "Method and apparatus for providing radiological second opinion”; reports available in any language.

* Patent Pending 13/773 941 "Automated web-based second opinion brokerage system"