The risk of hemodynamic instability, especially hypotension and bradycardia , from epidural clonidine may be unacceptable in these patients. The 0.1 mg tablet is equivalent to 0.087 mg of the free base.
Clonidine hydrochloride is an imidazoline derivative and exists as a mesomeric compound.
Clonidine hydrochloride is an odorless, bitter, white, crystalline substance soluble in water and alcohol. Epidural Injection Clonidine hydrochloride injection is a centrally-acting analgesic solution for use in continuous epidural infusion devices. Clonidine hydrochloride is an imidazoline derivative and exists as a mesomeric compound.