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Alphalok
Prazosin Hydrochloride
Description:
Prazosin is a lipid-soluble alpha-1- adrenergic receptor antagonist that crosses the blood-brain barrier and decreases the sympathetic outflow in the brain.
Prazosin is a lipid-soluble alpha-1- adrenergic receptor antagonist that crosses the blood-brain barrier and decreases the sympathetic outflow in the brain.
Indications:
Prazosin is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It is also used in the treatment of Raynaud's disease and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Prazosin is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It is also used in the treatment of Raynaud's disease and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Mode of Action:
Prazosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blocker. By blocking alpha-1 receptors on muscle cells that surround blood vessels, prazosin causes vasodilation of the blood vessels, and decreases the resistance of blood flow.
Prazosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blocker. By blocking alpha-1 receptors on muscle cells that surround blood vessels, prazosin causes vasodilation of the blood vessels, and decreases the resistance of blood flow.
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