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clonidine

UK //ˈklɒnɪdiːn//US //ˈklɑːnɪdiːn//

词源

源自化学名称2-(2,6-dichlorophenylamino)-2-imidazoline,商品名Catapres于1966年首次上市。

noun

❶ 可乐定是一种降压药,通过刺激大脑中的特定受体来降低血压,也用于治疗注意力缺陷多动症(ADHD)和缓解更年期潮热等症状。

“The doctor prescribed clonidine to help control my high blood pressure.”

(医生开了可乐定来帮助控制我的高血压。)

“Some children with ADHD take clonidine to improve focus and reduce hyperactivity.”

(一些患有多动症的儿童服用可乐定来提高注意力并减少多动行为。)

同义词:Catapres, Kapvay, Dixarit

常见短语

clonidine withdrawal — 指突然停用可乐定后出现的血压反弹性升高和相关症状,需要医生指导下逐渐减量。

“Patients should avoid clonidine withdrawal by tapering the dose under medical supervision.”

(患者应在医疗监督下逐渐减量以避免可乐定戒断反应。)