Doxazosin (Noun)
Meaning
An antihypertensive drug (trade name Cardura) that works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood passes through them more easily; it is also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Doxazosin is a medication commonly prescribed to manage hypertension by reducing peripheral resistance and lowering blood pressure.
- The doctor may recommend doxazosin to help alleviate symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia, such as difficulty starting urination.
- Some men with enlarged prostates can be effectively treated with doxazosin to relax bladder and prostate muscles.
- Researchers found that doxazosin works similarly to other alpha blockers by dilating blood vessels to improve blood flow.
- In clinical trials, doxazosin proved effective in managing hypertension and reducing symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia in some patients.