Application

Terazosin hydrochloride has been used for orthogonality and similarity analysis using reversed-phase chromatographic studies⁵. Furthermore, terazosin has also been used for the evaluation of chemometric techniques to determine orthogonality and similarity in chromatographic methods⁶.

Biochem/physiol Actions

α₁-adrenoceptor antagonist.

Features and Benefits

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General description

Terazosin hydrochloride is used to treat hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is metabolised in the liver. It might be associated with dizziness, headache and asthenia. Terazosin hydrochloride is linked to acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis.

Packaging

250 mg in glass bottle

50 mg in poly bottle

Preparation Note

Terazosin hydrochloride is soluble in water at 19.60 - 20.40 mg/ml and yields a clear, colorless to faint yellow solution. It is also soluble in ethanol at 4 mg/ml. Furthermore, the product is soluble in methanol at 20 mg/ml, with heat as needed, and yields a clear, colorless solution.