"doxazosin" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /dɑkˈseɪ.zəs.ɪn/ [General-American]
Etymology: Probably from (benzo)d(i)ox(ane) + -azosin. Etymology templates: {{af|en|benzodioxane|-azosin|alt1=(benzo)d(i)ox(ane)}} (benzo)d(i)ox(ane) + -azosin Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} doxazosin (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) A drug taken orally in the form of its mesylate C₂₃H₂₅N₅O₅·CH₄O₃S to relieve urethral obstruction in benign prostatic hyperplasia and to treat hypertension. It is a derivative of quinazoline that acts to relax smooth muscle by combining with and blocking the activity of an alpha-receptor. Wikipedia link: doxazosin Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs

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