Prazosin(哌唑嗪)
Monoisotopic: 383.159354185
Prazosin is a selective α-1-adrenergic receptor antagonist used to treat hypertension. It has also been used to decrease urinary obstruction and relieve symptoms associated with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. α1-Receptors mediate contraction and hypertrophic growth of smooth muscle cells. Antagonism of these receptors leads to smooth muscle relaxation in the peripheral vasculature and prostate gland. Prazosin has also been used in conjunction with cardiac glycosides and diuretics in the management of severe congestive heart failure. It has also been used alone or in combination with β-blockers in the preoperative management of signs and symptoms of pheochromocytoma.
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Type | small molecule |
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Indication | For treatment of hypertension, symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia, and severe congestive heart failure. May also be used alone or in combination with β-blockers in the preoperative management of signs and symptoms of pheochromocytoma. | ||||||||||||
Pharmacodynamics | Prazosin is an alpha-adrenergic blocking agent used to treat hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Accordingly, Prazosin is a selective inhibitor of the alpha1 subtype of alpha adrenergic receptors. In the human prostate, Prazosin antagonizes phenylephrine (alpha1 agonist)-induced contractions, in vitro, and binds with high affinity to the alpha1c adrenoceptor, which is thought to be the predominant functional type in the prostate. Studies in normal human subjects have shown that Prazosin competitively antagonized the pressor effects of phenylephrine (an alpha1 agonist) and the systolic pressor effect of norepinephrine. The antihypertensive effect of Prazosin results from a decrease in systemic vascular resistance and the parent compound Prazosin is primarily responsible for the antihypertensive activity. | ||||||||||||
Mechanism of action | Prazosin acts by inhibiting the postsynaptic alpha(1)-adrenoceptors on vascular smooth muscle. This inhibits the vasoconstrictor effect of circulating and locally released catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine), resulting in peripheral vasodilation. | ||||||||||||
Absorption | Well-absorbed from gastrointestinal tract; bioavailability is variable (50 to 85%). | ||||||||||||
Volume of distribution | Not Available | ||||||||||||
Protein binding | 97% | ||||||||||||
Metabolism |
Primarily hepatic. Several metabolites have been identified in humans and animals (6- O -demethyl, 7- O -demethyl, 2-[1-piperazinyl]-4-amino-6, 7-dimethoxyquinazoline, 2,4-diamino-6,7-dimethoxyquinazoline).
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Route of elimination | Animal studies indicate that prazosin hydrochloride is extensively metabolized, primarily by demethylation and conjugation, and excreted mainly via bile and feces. Less extensive human studies suggest similar metabolism and excretion in man. | ||||||||||||
Half life | 2-3 hours | ||||||||||||
Clearance | Not Available | ||||||||||||
Toxicity | Not Available | ||||||||||||
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State | solid | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Drug | Interaction |
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Acebutolol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Atenolol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Betaxolol | Beta-Blockers such as betaxolol may enhance the orthostatic hypotensive effect of Alpha1-Blockers such as prazosin. The risk associated with ophthalmic products is probably less than systemic products. Exercise caution if an alpha1-blocker is added to existing beta-blocker therapy. Monitor for hypotension during first few days of concomitant therapy. A priori reduction in alpha1-blocker (especially systemic) dose may be warranted. Administering the first dose of systemic agents at bedtime may help minimize risk of severe hypotension. The risk associated with the use of ophthalmic products in either interacting group is probably less than that associated with systemic agents. If the alpha1-blocker is being used to treat BPH, consider using tamsulosin since its alpha1-A selectivity is least likely to cause hypotension. |
Bevantolol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Bisoprolol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Carteolol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Carvedilol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Dabigatran etexilate | P-Glycoprotein inducers such as prazosin may decrease the serum concentration of dabigatran etexilate. This combination should be avoided. |
Digoxin | Prazosin increases the effect of digoxin |
Esmolol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Labetalol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Metoprolol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Nadolol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Oxprenolol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Penbutolol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Pindolol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Practolol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Propranolol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Sotalol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Tadalafil | Tadalafil may enhance the hypotensive effect of Prazosin. Monitor for hypotension during concomitant therapy. |
Tamsulosin | Concomitant use of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists, Tamsulosin and Prazosin, may result in additive antihypertensive effects. Combination therapy is not recommended. |
Timolol | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
Treprostinil | Additive hypotensive effect. Monitor antihypertensive therapy during concomitant use. |
Vardenafil | Additive hypotensive effects of the PDE5 inhibitor, Vardenafil, and alpha1-blocker, Prazosin, may occur. Monitor for hypotension during concomitant therapy. |
Verapamil | Risk of hypotension at the beginning of therapy |
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