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Page values for "Prazosin"

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FieldField typeValue
genericStringPrazosin
brandStringMinipress
structureFile
classesList of String, delimiter: ,Alpha-1 Adrenergic Antagonist
mechanismStringSelective alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist. Lowers peripheral vascular resistance via vasodilation; in the CNS, blunts noradrenergic hyperarousal thought to drive trauma-related nightmares.
usesString'"`UNIQ--vote-000005D0-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-000005D1-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-000005D2-QINU`"'
starting_doseString1 mg at bedtime (PTSD nightmares); 1 mg BID–TID (HTN)
preparationsString1, 2, 5 mg caps
fda_maxString40 mg/d
pill_idText
routesList of String, delimiter: ,Oral
onsetString30–90 min
durationString6–8 h
halflifeString2–3 h
bioavailabilityString~60%
pregnancyStringCategory C
legalStringRx-only in US