Drug class
Central alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist medications
Tizanidine
Brand names: Ontralfy, Zanaflex
The label says: Tizanidine tablets are indicated for the treatment of spasticity in adults. Tizanidine tablets are a central alpha-2-adrenergic agonist indicated for the treatment of spasticity. ( 1 )
Clonidine
Brand names: Catapres, Duraclon, Javadin, Kapvay
The label says: QLONILIK TM (clonidine hydrochloride) oral solution is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure in adults. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. …
Guanfacine
Brand names: Intuniv
The label says: Guanfacine extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications [see Clinical Studies (14)] . …
Medicines in the same class can still differ in their approved uses, warnings and side effects. Class membership comes from the FDA label data published through the National Library of Medicine's RxClass service.
Other drug classes
- Corticosteroid
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
- Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker
- Opioid Agonist
- beta-Adrenergic Blocker
- Progestin
- Thiazide Diuretic
- alpha-Adrenergic Blocker
- Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor
- Anticholinergic
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- beta2-Adrenergic Agonist
- Estrogen
- Muscle Relaxant
- Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
- Anti-epileptic Agent
- Benzodiazepine
- Central Nervous System Stimulant
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
- Insulin Analog
- Biguanide
- Calcium Channel Blocker
- Cephalosporin Antibacterial
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