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terazosin /ter·a·zo·sin/ (ter-a´zo-sin) an alpha used as the hydrochloride salt in the treatment of hypertension and of benign prostatic hyperplasia. terazosin [ter′əzō′sin] a drug approved for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy. It acts by relaxing the smooth muscle fibers of the prostate through its alpha receptor blockage mechanisms. It is also used alone or in combination for the treatment of hypertension. terazosin Hytrin® An antihypertensive quinazoline that selectively blocks post-synaptic α1-adrenergic receptors Clinical effects ↓ Peripheral vascular resistance due to arterial and venous dilation, ↑
HDL-C; may improve glucose tolerance and CHF; it provides symptomatic relief in BPH, ↑urine flow, ↓ muscle tone in bladder Adverse effects Hypotension, vertigo, headache, drowsiness, weakness, palpitations. Cf Proscar. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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