Doxazosin
Doxazosin is in a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. It causes the blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax and expand, improving blood flow. Doxazosin also relaxes muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. Doxazosin is used to treat hypertension (high...
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Doxazosin
Doxazosin is used for: Treating high blood pressure and treating signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Doxazosin mesylate
Cardura is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, a condition in which the prostate gland grows larger, pressing on the urethra and threatening to block the flow of urine from the bladder. The drug relieves symptoms such as a weak stream, dribbling, incomplete emptying of the...
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Doxazosin
Doxazosin mesylate is a quinazoline compound that is a selective inhibitor of the alpha1 subtype of alpha adrenergic receptors. The chemical name of doxazosin mesylate is 1-(4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-quinazolinyl)-4-(1,4-benzodioxan-2-ylc- arbonyl)- piperazine methanesulfonate.The empirical formula...
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Doxazosin Mesylate
Selectively blocks postsynaptic alpha-1 adrenergic receptors, resulting in dilation of arterioles and veins.
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See also: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, High Blood Pressure, Raynaud's Syndrome

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