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Definition of Doxazosin

1. Noun. An antihypertensive drug (trade name Cardura) that works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood passes through them more easily; it is also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Definition of Doxazosin

1. Noun. A quinazoline compound used to treat high blood pressure and urinary retention associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. ¹

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Medical Definition of Doxazosin

1. A selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker that lowers serum cholesterol. It is also effective in the treatment of hypertension. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-antagonists, anticholesteraemic agents, antihypertensive agents, sympatholytics, vasodilator agents. Chemical name: Piperazine, 1-(4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-quinazolinyl)-4-((2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-2-yl)carbonyl)- (12 Dec 1998)

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