Drug Name:Prazosin
Drug Class:Alpha-1 blocker
Mechanism of Action:
  • Selective alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist
  • Reduces peripheral vascular resistance and lowers blood pressure
Use:
  • Hypertension
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Side Effects:
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Dry mouth
  • Orthostatic hypotension
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to prazosin
  • Severe hepatic impairment
  • Pregnancy and lactation
Specialty:
  • Cardiology
  • Urology
  • Psychiatry