clonidine
Alpha-2 agonistWhat it's for
HTN, also withdrawal protocols
Nursing considerations
- Never stop abruptly — rebound hypertensive crisis
- Sedation is real — fall precautions
- Patch and PO forms both exist; don't double up
Key side effects
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BP, sedation
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
