prazosin

Definitions of prazosin
  1. noun
    antihypertensive drug (trade name Minipress)
    synonyms: Minipress
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    type of:
    alpha blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, alpha-blocker
    any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder
    antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug
    a drug that reduces high blood pressure
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