CLONIDINE FORMULATIONS HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES

摘要

Antimicrobial clonidine compositions are provided. These antimicrobial clonidine compositions can be applied to medical devices or be part of a drug depot. Through the administration of an effective amount of clonidine at or near a target site, one can reduce, prevent, or treat infections. When appropriate clonidine compositions are provided within biodegradable polymers, the infection may be treated for extended periods of time.