Definitions for prazosin
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1. prazosin, Minipressnoun

   antihypertensive drug (trade name Minipress)

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1. prazosinnoun

   A particular kind of sympatholytic drug used to treat high blood pressure.

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1. Prazosin

   Prazosin, sold under the brand name Minipress among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, symptoms of an enlarged prostate, and nightmares related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is an α1 blocker. It is a less preferred treatment of high blood pressure. Other uses may include heart failure and Raynaud syndrome. It is taken by mouth.Common side effects include dizziness, sleepiness, nausea, and heart palpitations. Serious side effects may include low blood pressure with standing and depression. Prazosin is a non-selective inverse agonist of the α1-adrenergic receptors. It works to decrease blood pressure by dilating blood vessels and helps with an enlarged prostate by relaxing the outflow of the bladder. How it works in PTSD is not entirely clear.Prazosin was patented in 1965 and came into medical use in 1974. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 190th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 2 million prescriptions.

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1. prazosin

   Prazosin is a prescription medication that is primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of drugs called alpha-blockers, which work by relaxing the blood vessels, allowing for easier blood flow and reducing the heart's workload. Additionally, prazosin can also be used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and certain types of circulation problems.

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1. Prazosin

   Prazosin, trade names Minipress, Vasoflex, Pressin and Hypovase, is a sympatholytic drug used to treat high blood pressure and anxiety, PTSD, and panic disorder. It is an alpha-adrenergic blocker that is specific for the alpha-1 receptors. These receptors are found on vascular smooth muscle, where they are responsible for the vasoconstrictive action of norepinephrine. They are also found throughout the central nervous system. In addition to its alpha-blocking activity, prazosin is an antagonist of the MT3 receptor, with selectivity for this receptor over the MT1 and MT2 receptors.

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1. Prazosin

   A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of heart failure, hypertension, pheochromocytoma, Raynaud's syndrome, prostatic hypertrophy, and urinary retention.

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1. • Alpha Blocker
   • Antihypertensive

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of prazosin in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of prazosin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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