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prazosin

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pra·zo·sin  (prz-sn)
n.
A crystalline vasodilator, C19H21N5O4, used in the form of its hydrochloride to treat hypertension.
[p(ipe)raz(ine) + perhaps alteration of ox(y)- + (quinazol)in(e), one of its constituents.]
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Noun1.prazosin - antihypertensive drug (trade name Minipress)
Minipress
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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Although prazosin appears to be successful in reducing psychological distress by adding a daytime dose, its half-life is fairly short at 2-3 hours, and titration is needed to avoid side effects like drowsiness when starting, reported Dr.
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One study reported that prazosin was associated with increased total sleep as well as more REM sleep (consistent with return of normal dreaming) as well as an increase in the number of eye movements during a period of REM sleep and less time between falling asleep and the first period of REM sleep.
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The collection includes Opie's Natasha (2000), a woman's face with two full stops for eyes, and Damien Hirst's Hypovase Prazosin Hydrochloride (1992), a grid of dots.
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