Page values for "Prazosin"
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1 row is stored for this page| Field | Field type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| generic | String | Prazosin |
| brand | String | Minipress |
| structure | File | |
| classes | List of String, delimiter: , | Alpha-1 Adrenergic Antagonist |
| mechanism | String | Selective alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist. Lowers peripheral vascular resistance via vasodilation; in the CNS, blunts noradrenergic hyperarousal thought to drive trauma-related nightmares. |
| uses | String | '"`UNIQ--vote-000005D0-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-000005D1-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-000005D2-QINU`"' |
| starting_dose | String | 1 mg at bedtime (PTSD nightmares); 1 mg BID–TID (HTN) |
| preparations | String | 1, 2, 5 mg caps |
| fda_max | String | 40 mg/d |
| pill_id | Text | |
| routes | List of String, delimiter: , | Oral |
| onset | String | 30–90 min |
| duration | String | 6–8 h |
| halflife | String | 2–3 h |
| bioavailability | String | ~60% |
| pregnancy | String | Category C |
| legal | String | Rx-only in US |