Molecule Details
InChIKeyGJSURZIOUXUGAL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Compound NameClonidine
Canonical SMILESClc1cccc(Cl)c1NC1=NCCN1
Clinical Status Data-mined Candidate
Targets (Human+Pathogen)9
Pfam Stratification Cross-Family
Avg pChEMBL6.82
SourceChEMBL;BindingDB
2D Structure
2D structure
Activity Profile
DrugBank Annotations
DrugBank ID DB00575
Drug NameClonidine
CAS Number4205-90-7
Groups approved investigational
ATC Codes S01EA04 C02LC01 C02AC01 N02CX02 C02LC51
DescriptionClonidine is an imidazole derivate that acts as an agonist of alpha-2 adrenoceptors.[A180559] This activity is useful for the treatment of hypertension, severe pain, and ADHD.[L7237,L54536,L7240,L7243,L7246] Clonidine was granted FDA approval on 3 September 1974.[L7237]

Categories: Adrenergic Agents Adrenergic Agonists Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Agonists Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists Adrenergic alpha-Agonists Agents producing tachycardia Agents that produce hypertension Analgesics Anesthetics Anesthetics, General Antiadrenergic Agents, Centrally Acting Antiglaucoma Preparations and Miotics Antihypertensive Agents Antihypertensive Agents Indicated for Hypertension Antimigraine Preparations Autonomic Agents Bradycardia-Causing Agents Cardiovascular Agents Central Alpha-agonists Central Nervous System Agents Central Nervous System Depressants Central alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A1 Substrates Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Substrates Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6 Substrates Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Substrates Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A5 Substrates Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A5 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index Cytochrome P-450 Substrates Hypotensive Agents Imidazoles Imidazoline Receptor Agonists Imidazolines Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs Nervous System Neurotransmitter Agents Ophthalmologicals Peripheral Nervous System Agents Sensory Organs Sensory System Agents Sympatholytics Sympathomimetics in Glaucoma Therapy
Cross-references: BindingDB: 50225285 ChEBI: 46632 CHEMBL134 ChemSpider: 2701 Drugs Product Database (DPD): 2564 Guide to Pharmacology: 516 IUPHAR: 516 D00281 PDB: CLU PharmGKB: PA449051 PubChem:2803 PubChem:46508119 RxCUI: 2599 Therapeutic Targets Database: DAP000231 Wikipedia: Clonidine ZINC: ZINC000000896484
Target Activities (9)
Target Gene Organism Category Pfam pChEMBL Type Source
P08913 ADRA2A Homo sapiens Human PF00001 7.7 Ki ChEMBL;BindingDB
P18089 ADRA2B Homo sapiens Human PF00001 7.7 Ki ChEMBL
P18825 ADRA2C Homo sapiens Human PF00001 7.6 Ki ChEMBL
Q9Y2I1 NISCH Homo sapiens Human PF25625 PF23142 PF00787 7.3 Ki ChEMBL
P25100 ADRA1D Homo sapiens Human PF00001 6.3 Ki ChEMBL
P35368 ADRA1B Homo sapiens Human PF00001 6.3 Ki ChEMBL
O15245 SLC22A1 Homo sapiens Human PF00083 6.3 Ki ChEMBL;BindingDB
P35348 ADRA1A Homo sapiens Human PF00001 6.3 Ki ChEMBL
P34969 HTR7 Homo sapiens Human PF00001 6.1 Ki ChEMBL
DrugBank Target Actions (16)
Target Gene Target Name Action Type
P02768 ALB Albumin binder carriers
P04798 CYP1A1 Cytochrome P450 1A1 substrate enzymes
P05177 CYP1A2 Cytochrome P450 1A2 substrate enzymes
P08684 CYP3A4 Cytochrome P450 3A4 substrate enzymes
P10635 CYP2D6 Cytochrome P450 2D6 substrate enzymes
P20815 CYP3A5 Cytochrome P450 3A5 substrate enzymes
P08913 ADRA2A Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor agonist targets
P18089 ADRA2B Alpha-2B adrenergic receptor agonist targets
P18825 ADRA2C Alpha-2C adrenergic receptor agonist targets
P25100 ADRA1D Alpha-1D adrenergic receptor agonist targets
P35348 ADRA1A Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor agonist targets
P35368 ADRA1B Alpha-1B adrenergic receptor agonist targets
Q16853 AOC3 Amine oxidase [copper-containing] 3 inhibitor targets
O75751 SLC22A3 Solute carrier family 22 member 3 inhibitor transporters
O76082 O76082 Organic cation/carnitine transporter 2 inhibitor transporters
Q9H015 Q9H015 Solute carrier family 22 member 4 inhibitor transporters