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tizanidine
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Definition
: An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION.
Other names
ST155; ST 155; Monohydrochloride, Clonidine; Monohydrobromide, Clonidine; M5041T; M 5041T; Hydrochloride, Clonidine; Dihydrochloride, Clonidine; ST-
155; M-
5041T; Klofenil; Klofelin; Isoglaucon; Hemiton; Gemiton; Dixarit; Clopheline; Clonidine Monohydrochloride; Clonidine Monohydrobromide; Clonidine Hydrochloride
Drugs:
KAPVAY
JENLOGA
;
CLONIDINE
;
CATAPRES-TTS-1
;
CATAPRES-TTS-2
;
CATAPRES
;
CATAPRES-TTS-3
;
CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
;
DURACLON
;
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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tizanidine [ 5-chloro-4-(2-imidazolin-2-yl-amino)-2,1,3-benzothiadiazole,Acorda brand of tizanidine hydrochloride,DS 103-282,Novartis brand of tizanidine hydrochloride,Sanofi Synthelabo brand of tizanidine hydrochloride,Sirdalud,Zanaflex,tizanidine hydrochloride,tizanidine monohydrochloride ]
RN given refers to parent cpd; structure
51322-75-9 2,1,3-
Benzothiadiazol-
4-
amine, 5-
chloro-
N-
(4,5-
dihydro-
1H-
imidazol-
2-
yl)
Clonidine/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Analgesics
;
Anticonvulsants
;
Muscle Relaxants, Central
;
Parasympatholytics
;
Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists
Nervenarzt 48(7):351;1977; Nervenarzt 48(7):355;1977
TIZANIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
;
ZANAFLEX