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Medicines DoxazosinQuestion & answer

Doxazosin · Medicine question

How does doxazosin lower blood pressure?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Doxazosin lowers systemic blood pressure by potently and selectively blocking post-junctional alpha-1-adrenoceptors.

Sources for this answer

CARDURA TABLETS 1mgViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 30Document updated 25 March 2026

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