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prazosin [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
19237-84-4
CAS number
C19H21N5O4
formula, see observation
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.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Minipress (an oral drug).

OBS

Chemical formula: C19H21N5O4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
19237-84-4
CAS number
C19H21N5O4
formula, see observation
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.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Minipress (médicament à administration orale).

OBS

Formule chimique : C19H21N5O4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
19237-84-4
CAS number
C19H21N5O4
formula, see observation
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