Prazosin (Noun)
Meaning
Antihypertensive drug (trade name Minipress).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Prazosin is an antihypertensive drug used to treat high blood pressure and symptoms of prostate enlargement in men.
- The doctor prescribed prazosin as part of a combination therapy to help manage the patient's hypertension and reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Prazosin works by relaxing blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily and reducing blood pressure.
- Studies have shown that prazosin can be effective in reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, particularly nightmares.
- In addition to its antihypertensive effects, prazosin has been used off-label to treat anxiety and other psychiatric conditions.