Clonidine
Kapvay, Catapres TTS, Duraclon, and generics; previously available as Catapres
Central α adrenergic agonist, antihypertensive
| C | 3 | Yes | No | No |
| Key |
- Tabs: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 mg
- Extended release oral tabs:
- Kapvay and generics (12 hr dosing): 0.1 mg
- Oral suspension: 20, 100 mCg/mL
- Transdermal patch (Catapres TTS and generics): 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 mg/24 hr (7-day patch; 4 patches per box); contains metallic components (see remarks)
- Injection, epidural (Duraclon and generics): 100, 500 mCg/mL (10 mL); preservative free
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Citation
Hughes, Helen K., and Lauren K. Kahl, editors. "Clonidine." Harriet Lane Handbook, 23rd ed., Elsevier, 2024. Harriet Lane, www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309798/2/Clonidine.
Clonidine. In: Hughes HKH, Kahl LKL, eds. Harriet Lane Handbook. Elsevier; 2024. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309798/2/Clonidine. Accessed April 19, 2026.
Clonidine. (2024). In Hughes, H. K., & Kahl, L. K. (Eds.), Harriet Lane Handbook (23rd ed.). Elsevier. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309798/2/Clonidine
Clonidine [Internet]. In: Hughes HKH, Kahl LKL, editors. Harriet Lane Handbook. Elsevier; 2024. [cited 2026 April 19]. Available from: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309798/2/Clonidine.
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