Terazosin
Terazosin, sold under the brand name Hytrin among others, is a medication used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate and high blood pressure.[1] For high blood pressure, it is a less preferred option.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1]
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Trade names | Hytrin, Zayasel, others |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a693046 |
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Protein binding | 90–94% |
Elimination half-life | 12 hours |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.118.191 |
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Formula | C19H25N5O4 |
Molar mass | 387.440 g·mol−1 |
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Common side effects include dizziness, headache, tiredness, swelling, nausea, and low blood pressure with standing.[1] Severe side effects may include priapism and low blood pressure.[1] Prostate cancer should be ruled out before starting treatment.[1] It is an alpha-1 blocker and works by relaxing blood vessels and the opening of the bladder.[1]
Terazosin was patented in 1975 and came into medical use in 1985.[2] It is available as a generic medication.[3] In 2019, it was the 203rd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 2 million prescriptions.[4][5]
Synthesis
Reaction of piperazine with 2-furoyl chloride followed by catalytic hydrogenation of the furan ring leads to 2. This, when heated in the presence of 2-chloro-6,7-dimethoxyquinazolin-4-amine (1) undergoes direct alkylation to terazosin (3).
References
- "Terazosin Hydrochloride Monograph for Professionals". Drugs.com. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
- Fischer J, Ganellin CR (2006). Analogue-based Drug Discovery. John Wiley & Sons. p. 455. ISBN 9783527607495.
- British national formulary : BNF 76 (76 ed.). Pharmaceutical Press. 2018. p. 768. ISBN 9780857113382.
- "The Top 300 of 2019". ClinCalc. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- "Terazosin - Drug Usage Statistics". ClinCalc. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- US 4026894, Winn M, Kyncl J, Dunnigan DA, Jones PH, issued 31 May 1977, assigned to Abbott