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doxazosin

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Also known as UK-3327427, 1-(4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-chinazolinyl)-4-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxixin-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin, 1-(4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-quinazolinyl)-4-(1,4-benzodioxan-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin

Chemical data

Formula
C23H25N5O5
Molecular weight
451.5 g/mol
IUPAC name
[4-(4-amino-6,7-dimethoxyquinazolin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl]-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-3-yl)methanone
SMILES
COC1=C(C=C2C(=C1)C(=NC(=N2)N3CCN(CC3)C(=O)C4COC5=CC=CC=C5O4)N)OC
InChIKey
RUZYUOTYCVRMRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP
2.5
Polar surface area
112 Ų
H-bond donors
1
H-bond acceptors
9
Formal charge
0

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Encyclopedic overview

11 sections
Contents
  • Medical uses
  • High blood pressure
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • PTSD nightmares and flashbacks
  • Pharmacology
  • History
  • Society and culture
  • Brand names
  • Research
  • See also
  • References

Doxazosin, the brand name Cardura among others, is a medication used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), hypertension (high blood pressure), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For high blood pressure, it is a less preferred option. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include dizziness, sleepiness, swelling, nausea, shortness of breath, and abdominal pain. Severe side effects may include low blood pressure with standing, an irregular heart beat, and priapism. It is a selective α1-adrenergic blocker in the quinazoline class of compounds.

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