Lofexidine

Brand Name

Lucemyra139,140

Pharmacology

Alpha 2-adrenergic receptor agonist, centrally acting

FDA Indication

Mitigation of opioid withdrawal symptoms; to facilitate abrupt opioid discontinuation

Similars

Clonidine, dexmedetomidine, guanfacine, tizanidine

Further Reading in Goodman & Gilman’s