Terazosin description

Terazosin
Terazosin®, Hytrin® FDA Package Insert
Indications and Usage
Dosage and Administration
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Clinical Trials on Terazosin
ClinicalTrials.gov

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]

Description

Terazosin hydrochloride, an alpha-1-selective adrenoceptor blocking agent, is a quinazoline derivative represented by the following chemical name and structural formula: (RS)-Piperazine, 1-(4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-quinazolinyl)-4-[(tetrahydro-2-furanyl)carbonyl]-, monohydrochloride. It has the following structural formula:

Terazosin hydrochloride is a white, crystalline substance, freely soluble in water and isotonic saline and has a molecular weight of 459.93. Terazosin hydrochloride capsules, for oral administration, are supplied in four dosage strengths containing terazosin hydrochloride equivalent to 1 mg, 2 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg of terazosin. Inactive ingredients: Crospovidone, lactose (monohydrate), magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. May contain corn starch. The capsule shells and imprinting inks contain: D & C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake, FD & C Blue #1 Aluminum Lake, FD & C Blue #2 Aluminum Lake, FD & C Red #40 Aluminum Lake, gelatin, pharmaceutical glaze, propylene glycol, synthetic black iron oxide, and titanium dioxide. The 5 mg also contains: D & C Red #28.