Drug & intervention
lofexidine
RxCUI 28863
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Background context
Lofexidine
Lofexidine, sold under the brand name Lucemyra among others, is a medication historically used to treat high blood pressure; today, it is more commonly used to help with the physical symptoms of opioid withdrawal. It is taken by mouth. It is an α2A-adrenergic receptor agonist. It was approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States in 2018, considering it to be a first-in-class medication.
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