Prazosin
Description
Prazosin is a type of Alpha-1 Adrenergic Antagonist Pharmaceutical Drug.
Therapeutic Usage of Prazosin
Cardiovascular System
Prazosin may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients.
Nervous System
Prazosin may reduce the craving for Alcohol (ethanol) in Alcoholism patients. [1]
Dosage Recommendations
The usual therapeutic dosage of Prazosin is 3 – 20 mg per day.
Commercial Availability of Prazosin
Oral Products
Prazosin is available from pharmacies (prescription required) in the form of:
1 mg tablets (Minipress,Vasoflex Hypovase)
2 mg tablets (Minipress,Vasoflex Hypovase)
5 mg tablets (Minipress,Vasoflex Hypovase)
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