Prazosin hydrochloride is an antihypertensive, peripherally acting alpha1-adrenergic blocker.
Item name: Prazosin hydrochloride
Cas: 19237-84-4
Molecular Formula: C19H22ClN5O4
Molecular weight:419.86 g/mol
Item Application: Prazosin hydrochloride is a white or almost white crystalline powder. It is a vasodilator drug and it is can be used to treat mild to severe essential hypertension or renal hypertension.
Prazosin hydrochloride is Postsynaptic α1-adrenergic blocking agent; quinazoline derivative. Prazosin hydrochloride capsules are indicated in the treatment of hypertension. It can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs such as diuretics or beta-adrenergic blocking agents.
The initial dose of prazosin hydrochloride can cause a large drop in blood pressure and syncope, especially in patients who are volume depleted or are concurrently using beta blockers. Common ongoing adverse effects include tachycardia, palpations, orthostatic hypotension, fainting, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, urinary urgency, weakness, and nausea. Rarely cataracts have appeared or worsened with the use of prazosin.