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Active pharmaceutical ingredient

Terazosin Hydrochloride

Terazosin Hydrochloride is a selective alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist commonly utilized in the management of hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Compounded to order
Prescription required
Warwick, Rhode Island

About this ingredient

Terazosin Hydrochloride is a selective alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist commonly used in the management of hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). By relaxing the smooth muscles in the blood vessels and the prostate, it facilitates improved blood flow and reduces urinary obstruction, making it a valuable component in compounded formulations aimed at addressing these conditions.

Its mechanism of action involves blocking alpha-1 receptors, which are responsible for vasoconstriction and muscle contraction in the prostate and bladder neck. This action results in decreased peripheral vascular resistance and lower blood pressure, as well as alleviation of urinary symptoms associated with BPH.

Terazosin Hydrochloride is well-absorbed orally, with peak plasma concentrations typically occurring within one to two hours post-administration. It undergoes hepatic metabolism and is excreted primarily in the urine, necessitating careful consideration of dosing in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.

Prescribers should be aware of potential side effects, including dizziness, headache, and postural hypotension, particularly at the initiation of therapy or during dose adjustments. Monitoring blood pressure and patient response is crucial to optimizing therapeutic outcomes while minimizing adverse effects.

Available formulations

Compounded formulations containing this ingredient

Each of these is compounded to order at our Warwick, Rhode Island pharmacy and requires a prescription.

We do not have a patient page for this ingredient yet. That does not mean we cannot make it. Bayview compounds this ingredient to a prescriber's order, and our full compounding formulary lists every preparation we make. Viewing the formulary requires a prescriber account.

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Formulas we compound with this ingredient

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Important information

This page describes an active pharmaceutical ingredient, not a finished drug product. Bayview Pharmacy compounds preparations containing it only on a prescriber's order for an individual patient.

Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved, and the FDA has not evaluated them for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality. Nothing on this page is a claim that any preparation is effective for any condition.

A valid prescription is required. Availability depends on Bayview's licensure in your state. This page is general information, not medical advice — discuss your situation with a licensed healthcare provider.

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