(KLO-nih-deen)
Clonidine (Catapres®) belongs to a class of medications known as antihypertensives. It is used for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure). It can be used in children for a condition known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It may also be used in combination with other pain medication for treating certain kinds of pain. It is available as a tablet, as a patch applied to the skin or your pharmacist may be able to make a liquid.
