Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Terazosin Capsule

Terazosin Capsule

Generic nameTerazosin
Drug classAlpha-1 blocker (alpha-adrenergic blocker)
FormsCapsule (1 mg, 2 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg), Oral solution (Tezruly brand)

Terazosin is a prescription medicine called an alpha-1 blocker. It relaxes certain muscles in blood vessels and in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier for blood to flow and for urine to pass.

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