Definition

Noun A synthetic compound used as an antihypertensive drug. It works by blocking alpha-adrenergic receptors, causing blood vessels to relax and widen, which lowers blood pressure. It is also used in the management of symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate.

Usage

"Prazosin" is used as a non-count noun (uncountable noun) referring to the medication substance itself. * The doctor prescribed prazosin to help control the patient's high blood pressure. * A common side effect of prazosin is dizziness, especially after the first dose.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical Context: The term is primarily used in medical, pharmaceutical, and clinical settings.
  • The study compared the efficacy of prazosin versus a placebo in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-related nightmares.

Variants and Related Words

• Minipress: The primary brand name (trade name) for prazosin.
  • The prescription was written for Minipress, which contains prazosin.

Synonyms

• Alpha-blocker: This is the class of drugs to which prazosin belongs, describing its mechanism of action rather than being a direct synonym for the specific compound.
• Antihypertensive: A general term for any drug used to treat high blood pressure.

Noun

1. antihypertensive drug (trade name Minipress)