Which of the following is classified as a central-acting sympatholytic?
A) Buspirone (BuSpar)
B) Alprazolam (Xanax)
C) Clonidine (Catapress)
D) Propanolol HCl (Inderal)

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Clonidine (Catapress) is a central-acting sympatholytic drug that works by stimulating alpha-2 adrenergic receptors in the brain, which reduces sympathetic outflow from the central nervous system, resulting in decreased heart rate and blood pressure. Buspirone and alprazolam are anxiolytic drugs that work by interacting with GABA receptors, while propanolol HCl is a beta-blocker that works by blocking the effects of adrenaline on the heart and blood vessels.

Which of the Following Is Classified as a Central-Acting Sympatholytic