Drug Summary

  Drug name:  terazosin
  Chemical name:  Terazosin hydrochloride
  Formula:  C₁₉H₂₅N₅O_{4  Weight:   387.4329
  CAS no:  63590-64-7
  DrugBank link:  DB01162
  Description:  Terazosin is a selective alpha1-antagonist used for treatment of symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It also acts to lower blood pressure, so it is a drug of choice for men with hypertension and prostate enlargement. It works by blocking the action of adrenaline on smooth muscle of the bladder and the blood vessel walls.
  Indication:  For the treatment of symptomatic BPH and mild to moderate hypertension.}