terazosin

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terazosin - antihypertensive drug (trade name Hytrin) used to treat high blood pressureHytrinalpha blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, alpha-blocker - any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladderantihypertensive, antihypertensive drug - a drug that reduces high blood pressure

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terazosin

[ter-a´zo-sin] an alpha₁-adrenergic blocking agent used as the hydrochloride salt in treatment of hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia, administered orally.

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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.

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A selective alpha-adrenergic blocker drug used to treat high blood pressure and to relieve the symptoms of simple enlargement of the PROSTATE GLAND (benign prostatic hyperplasia). A brand name is Hytrin.

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noun antihypertensive drug (trade name Hytrin) used to treat high blood pressure

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