Alfuzosin

Products Alfuzosin is commercially available in sustained-release tablet form and has been approved in many countries since 1994. In addition to the original Xatral, generic versions are also available. Structure and properties Alfuzosin (C19H27N5O4, Mr = 389.45 g/mol) is a quinazoline derivative. It is present in drugs as alfuzosin hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that … Alfuzosin

Tolazoline

Products No finished drug products containing tolazoline are on the market in many countries. Structure and properties Tolazoline (C10H12N2, Mr = 160.2 g/mol) Effects Tolazoline (ATC C04AB02, ATC M02AX02) is α-sympatholytic and vasodilatory.

Clonidine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Clonidine is commercially available in many countries as tablets and as a solution for injection and has been approved since 1970 (Catapresan). In some countries, clonidine is approved for the treatment of ADHD (eg, Kapvay sustained-release tablets). This article refers to its use in ADHD. Structure and Properties Clonidine (C9H9Cl2N3, Mr = 230.1 g/mol) … Clonidine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Labetalol

Products Labetalol is commercially available in tablet form and as a solution for injection (Trandate). It has been approved in many countries since 1978. Structure and properties Labetalol (C19H24N2 O3, Mr = 328.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as labetalol hydrochloride, a white powder that is sparingly soluble in water. Effects Labetalol (ATC C07AG01) has … Labetalol

Urapidil

Products Urapidil is commercially available as a solution for injection (Ebrantil). It has been approved in many countries since 1983. Structure and properties Urapidil (C20H29N5O3, Mr = 387.5 g/mol) is a derivative of uracil and piperazine. It is present in drugs as urapidil hydrochloride. Effects Urapidil (ATC C02CA06) has antihypertensive and sympatholytic properties. It lowers … Urapidil

Tamsulosin

Products Tamsulosin is commercially available in the form of sustained-release tablets and sustained-release capsules and has been approved in many countries since 1996 (Pradif, Pradif T, generics). Tamsulosin is also available as a fixed combination with the 5alpha-reductase inhibitor dutasteride (Duodart), see under dutasteride tamsulosin. In 1996, sustained-release capsules were released (Pradif). Pradif T sustained-release … Tamsulosin

Doxazosin

Products Doxazosin is commercially available in the form of sustained-release film-coated tablets (Cardura CR, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Structure and properties Doxazosin (C23H25N5O5, Mr = 451.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as doxazosin mesilate, a quinazoline derivative and a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. Effects … Doxazosin

Guanfacin

Products Guanfacine is commercially available in the form of sustained-release tablets (Intuniv). It has been approved in the United States since 2009, in the EU since 2015, and in many countries since 2017. Structure and properties Guanfacine (C9H9Cl2N3O, Mr = 246.1 g/mol) is a phenylacetyl guanidine derivative. It is present in drugs as guanfacine hydrochloride, … Guanfacin

Terazosin

Products Terazosin is commercially available in tablet form (Hytrin BPH) and has been approved in many countries since 1994. It is no longer registered for the treatment of high blood pressure in many countries (formerly Hytrin), but the indication still exists in other countries. Structure and properties Terazosin (C19H25N5O4, Mr = 387.4 g/mol) is a … Terazosin