Doxazosin Flashcards
1
Q
what does Doxazosin replace?
A
Prazosin
2
Q
what is Doxazosin?
A
An alpha-adrenergic blocking agent
3
Q
why is doxazosin used to treat hypertension
A
it is a selective inhibitor of the alpha1-adrenoceptors
4
Q
what happens when doxazosin inhibits the postsynaptic a1-adrenoceptors on vascular smooth muscle
A
blocks the vasoconstrictor effect of circulating and locally released catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine).
