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Clonidine Indications & Clinical Uses

Evidence-based guide for pediatric prescribing

Clonidine provides alpha-2 agonist support across neurologic and cardiovascular indications.

Primary FDA-Approved Indications

Common pediatric uses include ADHD adjunct, hypertension, sleep regulation, and withdrawal support.

ADHD adjunct therapy

FDA Approved
ChildrenRandomized trials

Pediatric hypertension

FDA Approved
ChildrenAAP guideline

Secondary Clinical Uses

Sleep dysregulation in neurodevelopmental disorders

Secondary Use
ChildrenClinical studies

Opioid withdrawal

Secondary Use
ChildrenClinical studies