Terazosin hydrochloride

Description: Terazosin hydrochloride (Hytrin) , a selective alpha1-antagonist, can treat the benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It also can lower blood pressure, so it is a drug of choice for patients with prostate enlargement and hypertension. It works on the smooth muscle of the bladder and the blood vessel walls by blocking the function of adrenaline. Target: Adrenergic Receptor. Smiles: COc1cc2nc(nc(N)c2cc1OC)N1CCN(CC1)C(=O)C1CCCO1. References: Robert Papay, et al. Journal of Neurochemistry. 2002, 83:623-634.