Doxazosin

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In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan.
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Excerpt

Doxazosin is a medication used to manage and treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypertension, ureteral stones, and PTSD-associated nightmares. It is a quinazoline derivative that acts as a competitive alpha1-antagonist. This activity describes the indications, action, and contraindications for doxazosin as a valuable agent in treating and managing benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypertension, ureteral stones, and PTSD-associated nightmares. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors pertinent to healthcare providers.

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