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prazosin [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- prazosin
1, record 1, English, prazosin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prazosin is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Prazosin is in a class of medications called alpha-blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body. 2, record 1, English, - prazosin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Minipress (an oral drug). 3, record 1, English, - prazosin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C19H21N5O4 3, record 1, English, - prazosin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prazosine
1, record 1, French, prazosine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La prazosine agit en bloquant les récepteurs alpha-1-adrénergiques postsynaptiques. Elle abaisse la pression artérielle et améliore le débit cardiaque dans l'insuffisance cardiaque. 2, record 1, French, - prazosine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Minipress (médicament à administration orale). 3, record 1, French, - prazosine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C19H21N5O4 3, record 1, French, - prazosine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- prazosina
1, record 1, Spanish, prazosina
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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