Terazosin

Identification

Summary

Terazosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist used in the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia and management of hypertension.

Generic Name
Terazosin
DrugBank Accession Number
DB01162
Background

Terazosin is a quinazoline derivative alpha-1-selective adrenergic blocking agent indicated for benign prostatic hyperplasia and hypertensionLabel1. Terazosin blocks adrenaline's action on alpha-1 adrenergic receptors, causing relaxation of smooth muscle in blood vessels and the prostate2.

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved
Structure
Weight
Average: 387.4329
Monoisotopic: 387.190654313
Chemical Formula
C19H25N5O4
Synonyms
  • 1-(4-Amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-quinazolinyl)-4-((tetrahydro-2-furanyl)carbonyl)piperazine
  • Terazosin
  • Terazosina
  • Térazosine
  • Terazosine
  • Terazosinum
External IDs
  • Abbott 45975

Pharmacology

Indication

Terazosin is indicated for use in treating symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia and hypertensionLabel.

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Symptomatic treatment ofBenign prostatic hyperplasia••••••••••••
Management ofHypertension••••••••••••
Management ofHypertension••• ••••••••••••••
Treatment ofUreteral calculi••• •••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Terazosin is a quinazoline derivative alpha-1-selective adrenergic blockerLabel1,2.

Mechanism of action

Terazosin is selective for alpha-1-adrenoceptors but not their individual subtypes3,4. Inhibition of these alpha-1-adrenoceptors results in relaxation of smooth muscle in blood vessels and the prostate, lowering blood pressure and improving urinary flow1,2,3,4. Smooth muscle cells accounts for roughly 40% of the volume of the prostate and so their relaxation reduces pressure on the urethra2.

It has also been shown that catecholamines induce factors responsible for mitogenesis and alpha-1-adrenergic receptor blockers inhibit this effect2.

A final long term mechanism of terazosin and other alpha-1-adrenergic receptor blockers is the induction of apoptosis of prostate cells2. Treatment with terazosin enhances the expression of transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-beta1), which upregulates p27kip1, and the caspase cascade2,5.

TargetActionsOrganism
AAlpha-1A adrenergic receptor
antagonist
Humans
AAlpha-1B adrenergic receptor
antagonist
Humans
AAlpha-1D adrenergic receptor
antagonist
Humans
ATransforming growth factor beta-1
inducer
Humans
UPotassium voltage-gated channel subfamily H member 2
inhibitor
Humans
UPotassium voltage-gated channel subfamily H member 6
inhibitor
Humans
UPotassium voltage-gated channel subfamily H member 7
inhibitor
Humans
Absorption

Approximately 90%1.

Volume of distribution

25L to 30L1.

Protein binding

90-94%Label1.

Metabolism

The majority of terazosin is hepatically metabolized1. The metabolites recovered include 6-O-demethyl terazosin, 7-O-methyl terazosin, a piperozine derivative, and a diamine derivative1.

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Route of elimination

Approximately 10% of the oral dose is excreted unchanged in the urine and approximately 20% is excreted in the fecesLabel1. 40% of the total dose is eliminated in urine and 60% of the total dose is eliminated in the fecesLabel1.

Half-life

Terazosin has a mean half life 12 hours though this can be as high as 14 hours in patients over 70 years and as low as 11.4 hours in patients 20 to 39 years oldLabel1.

Clearance

Plasma clearance is 80mL/min and renal clearance is 10mL/min1.

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Toxicity

In the event of an overdose, patients may experience hypotensionLabel. Blood pressure and heart rate should be controlled by having the patient lie down or by treating with volume expanders or if necessary vasopressorsLabel. Patients should be monitored for renal functionLabel. Because terazosin is highly protein bound, dialysis is unlikely to provide benefit to overdosing patientsLabel.

The oral LD50 in mice is 5500mg/kgMSDS.

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
AbaloparatideThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Terazosin is combined with Abaloparatide.
AcebutololAcebutolol may increase the orthostatic hypotensive activities of Terazosin.
AceclofenacThe therapeutic efficacy of Terazosin can be decreased when used in combination with Aceclofenac.
AcemetacinThe therapeutic efficacy of Terazosin can be decreased when used in combination with Acemetacin.
Acetylsalicylic acidAcetylsalicylic acid may decrease the antihypertensive activities of Terazosin.
Food Interactions
  • Take with or without food. A meal does not significantly affect the extent of absorption but delays Tmax by 40 minutes.

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Product Ingredients
IngredientUNIICASInChI Key
Terazosin hydrochloride8QOP8Z995563074-08-8IWSWDOUXSCRCKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Terazosin hydrochloride hydrateD32S14F08270024-40-7MWYNOTLRCUQCKD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Product Images
International/Other Brands
Blavin (Baliarda (Argentina)) / Flumarc (Raffo (Argentina)) / Fosfomic (Finadiet (Argentina)) / Heitrin (Abbott (Germany; discontinued)) / Hytrinex (Amdipharm (Sweden)) / Itrin (Keryos (Italy)) / Urodie (Keryos (Italy)) / Vicard (Amdipharm (Austria)) / Zayasel
Brand Name Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
HytrinCapsule, liquid filled1 mg/1OralAbbott1994-12-142008-03-31US flag
HytrinTablet2 mg/1OralAbbott1987-08-072008-03-31US flag
HytrinCapsule, liquid filled5 mg/1OralPhysicians Total Care, Inc.1995-08-292010-12-31US flag
HytrinTablet1 mgOralBgp Pharma Ulc1989-12-312016-02-19Canada flag
HytrinCapsule, liquid filled5 mg/1OralAbbott1994-12-142008-03-31US flag
Generic Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Apo-terazosinTablet5 mgOralApotex Corporation1997-09-26Not applicableCanada flag
Apo-terazosinTablet1 mgOralApotex Corporation1997-09-26Not applicableCanada flag
Apo-terazosinTablet2 mgOralApotex Corporation1997-09-26Not applicableCanada flag
Apo-terazosinTablet10 mgOralApotex Corporation1997-09-26Not applicableCanada flag
Dom-terazosinTablet5 mgOralDominion Pharmacal2001-10-31Not applicableCanada flag
Mixture Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Hytrin-7 Tabs 1mg-7 Tabs 2mg-14 Tabs 5mgTerazosin hydrochloride (1 mg) + Terazosin hydrochloride (2 mg) + Terazosin hydrochloride (5 mg)Kit; TabletOralAbbott1996-12-312006-10-17Canada flag
Hytrin-7 Tabs 1mg-7 Tabs 2mg-14 Tabs 5mgTerazosin hydrochloride (1 mg) + Terazosin hydrochloride (2 mg) + Terazosin hydrochloride (5 mg)Kit; TabletOralAbbott1996-12-312006-10-17Canada flag
Hytrin-7 Tabs 1mg-7 Tabs 2mg-14 Tabs 5mgTerazosin hydrochloride (1 mg) + Terazosin hydrochloride (2 mg) + Terazosin hydrochloride (5 mg)Kit; TabletOralAbbott1996-12-312006-10-17Canada flag

Categories

ATC Codes
G04CA03 — Terazosin
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as n-arylpiperazines. These are organic compounds containing a piperazine ring where the nitrogen ring atom carries an aryl group.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Organoheterocyclic compounds
Class
Diazinanes
Sub Class
Piperazines
Direct Parent
N-arylpiperazines
Alternative Parents
Quinazolinamines / Anisoles / Dialkylarylamines / Alkyl aryl ethers / Aminopyrimidines and derivatives / Imidolactams / Tetrahydrofurans / Tertiary carboxylic acid amides / Heteroaromatic compounds / Amino acids and derivatives
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Substituents
Alkyl aryl ether / Amine / Amino acid or derivatives / Aminopyrimidine / Anisole / Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound / Azacycle / Benzenoid / Carbonyl group / Carboxamide group
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Molecular Framework
Aromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
primary amino compound, furans, quinazolines, piperazines (CHEBI:9445)
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
8L5014XET7
CAS number
63590-64-7
InChI Key
VCKUSRYTPJJLNI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C19H25N5O4/c1-26-15-10-12-13(11-16(15)27-2)21-19(22-17(12)20)24-7-5-23(6-8-24)18(25)14-4-3-9-28-14/h10-11,14H,3-9H2,1-2H3,(H2,20,21,22)
IUPAC Name
6,7-dimethoxy-2-[4-(oxolane-2-carbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]quinazolin-4-amine
SMILES
COC1=C(OC)C=C2C(N)=NC(=NC2=C1)N1CCN(CC1)C(=O)C1CCCO1

References

Synthesis Reference

K. S. Keshava Murthy, Gamini Weeratunga, Tianhao Zhou, Bhaskar Reddy Guntoori, "Process for the manufacture of intermediates suitable to make doxazosin, terazosin, prazosin, tiodazosin and related antihypertensive medicines." U.S. Patent US5919931, issued September, 1986.

US5919931
General References
  1. Sonders RC: Pharmacokinetics of terazosin. Am J Med. 1986 May 23;80(5B):20-4. [Article]
  2. Papadopoulos G, Vlachodimitropoulos D, Kyroudi A, Kouloukoussa M, Perrea D, Mitropoulos D: Terazosin treatment induces caspase-3 expression in the rat ventral prostate. J Clin Med Res. 2013 Apr;5(2):127-31. doi: 10.4021/jocmr1215w. Epub 2013 Feb 25. [Article]
  3. Roehrborn CG, Schwinn DA: Alpha1-adrenergic receptors and their inhibitors in lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic hyperplasia. J Urol. 2004 Mar;171(3):1029-35. [Article]
  4. Na YJ, Guo YL, Gu FL: Clinical comparison of selective and non-selective alpha 1A-adrenoceptor antagonists for bladder outlet obstruction associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia: studies on tamsulosin and terazosin in Chinese patients. The Chinese Tamsulosin Study Group. J Med. 1998;29(5-6):289-304. [Article]
  5. Glassman DT, Chon JK, Borkowski A, Jacobs SC, Kyprianou N: Combined effect of terazosin and finasteride on apoptosis, cell proliferation, and transforming growth factor-beta expression in benign prostatic hyperplasia. Prostate. 2001 Jan 1;46(1):45-51. [Article]
  6. FDA Approved Drug Products: Terazosin Oral Capsules [Link]
  7. FDA Approved Drug Products: HYTRIN (terazosin) tablets [Link]
Human Metabolome Database
HMDB0015293
KEGG Drug
D08569
KEGG Compound
C07127
PubChem Compound
5401
PubChem Substance
46509129
ChemSpider
5208
BindingDB
50033111
RxNav
37798
ChEBI
9445
ChEMBL
CHEMBL611
Therapeutic Targets Database
DAP000371
PharmGKB
PA451612
RxList
RxList Drug Page
Drugs.com
Drugs.com Drug Page
Wikipedia
Terazosin
FDA label
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MSDS
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Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4CompletedDiagnosticHypertension / Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus1
4CompletedPreventionAtrial Fibrillation1
4CompletedTreatmentHyperhidrosis1
4CompletedTreatmentProstatic Hyperplasia1
4Not Yet RecruitingTreatmentGait Analysis / Metabolic Diseases / Parkinson's Disease (PD) / Therapy, Directly Observed1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
  • Advanced Pharmaceutical Services Inc.
  • Amerisource Health Services Corp.
  • Apotex Inc.
  • A-S Medication Solutions LLC
  • Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Cardinal Health
  • Comprehensive Consultant Services Inc.
  • Direct Dispensing Inc.
  • Dispensing Solutions
  • Diversified Healthcare Services Inc.
  • Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
  • H.J. Harkins Co. Inc.
  • Heartland Repack Services LLC
  • Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
  • Ivax Pharmaceuticals
  • Kaiser Foundation Hospital
  • Major Pharmaceuticals
  • Mckesson Corp.
  • Murfreesboro Pharmaceutical Nursing Supply
  • Mylan
  • Nucare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Palmetto Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Pharmaceutical Utilization Management Program VA Inc.
  • Physicians Total Care Inc.
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Prepackage Specialists
  • Prepak Systems Inc.
  • Ranbaxy Laboratories
  • Rebel Distributors Corp.
  • Redpharm Drug
  • Remedy Repack
  • Resource Optimization and Innovation LLC
  • Sandoz
  • Southwood Pharmaceuticals
  • Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
  • Torpharm Inc.
  • Tya Pharmaceuticals
  • UDL Laboratories
  • Va Cmop Dallas
  • Vangard Labs Inc.
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
Capsule, liquid filledOral1 mg/1
Capsule, liquid filledOral10 mg/1
Capsule, liquid filledOral2 mg/1
Capsule, liquid filledOral5 mg/1
TabletOral
TabletOral1 mg/1
TabletOral10 mg/1
TabletOral2 mg/1
TabletOral5 mg/1
TabletOral2 mg
TabletOral1 mg
Kit; tabletOral
TabletOral10 mg
TabletOral2.000 mg
Solution / dropsOphthalmic2.5 mg/5mL
TabletOral1.187 mg
TabletOral2.374 mg
CapsuleOral1 mg/1
CapsuleOral10 mg/1
CapsuleOral2 mg/1
CapsuleOral5 mg/1
Solution / dropsOral2.5 MG/ML
TabletOral5 mg
Prices
Unit descriptionCostUnit
Hytrin 10 mg Tablet1.85USD tablet
Terazosin HCl 1 mg capsule1.67USD capsule
Terazosin HCl 10 mg capsule1.67USD capsule
Terazosin HCl 2 mg capsule1.67USD capsule
Terazosin HCl 5 mg capsule1.67USD capsule
Hytrin 5 mg Tablet1.26USD tablet
Hytrin 2 mg Tablet0.93USD tablet
Apo-Terazosin 10 mg Tablet0.92USD tablet
Novo-Terazosin 10 mg Tablet0.92USD tablet
Nu-Terazosin 10 mg Tablet0.92USD tablet
Pms-Terazosin 10 mg Tablet0.92USD tablet
Ratio-Terazosin 10 mg Tablet0.92USD tablet
Hytrin 1 mg Tablet0.73USD tablet
Apo-Terazosin 5 mg Tablet0.63USD tablet
Novo-Terazosin 5 mg Tablet0.63USD tablet
Nu-Terazosin 5 mg Tablet0.63USD tablet
Pms-Terazosin 5 mg Tablet0.63USD tablet
Ratio-Terazosin 5 mg Tablet0.63USD tablet
Apo-Terazosin 2 mg Tablet0.46USD tablet
Novo-Terazosin 2 mg Tablet0.46USD tablet
Nu-Terazosin 2 mg Tablet0.46USD tablet
Pms-Terazosin 2 mg Tablet0.46USD tablet
Ratio-Terazosin 2 mg Tablet0.46USD tablet
Apo-Terazosin 1 mg Tablet0.37USD tablet
Novo-Terazosin 1 mg Tablet0.37USD tablet
Nu-Terazosin 1 mg Tablet0.37USD tablet
Pms-Terazosin 1 mg Tablet0.37USD tablet
Ratio-Terazosin 1 mg Tablet0.37USD tablet
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Patents
Patent NumberPediatric ExtensionApprovedExpires (estimated)Region
US5294615No1994-03-152013-04-29US flag
US5212176No1993-05-182010-06-29US flag

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueSource
melting point (°C)271-274[MSDS]
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility1.5 mg/mLALOGPS
logP1.12ALOGPS
logP1.18Chemaxon
logS-2.4ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)19.93Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)7.24Chemaxon
Physiological Charge1Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count8Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area103.04 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count4Chemaxon
Refractivity105.18 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability41.28 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings4Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterYesChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
PropertyValueProbability
Human Intestinal Absorption+1.0
Blood Brain Barrier+0.9646
Caco-2 permeable+0.8868
P-glycoprotein substrateSubstrate0.698
P-glycoprotein inhibitor INon-inhibitor0.5666
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IINon-inhibitor0.8619
Renal organic cation transporterNon-inhibitor0.6319
CYP450 2C9 substrateNon-substrate0.8864
CYP450 2D6 substrateNon-substrate0.8032
CYP450 3A4 substrateSubstrate0.7753
CYP450 1A2 substrateNon-inhibitor0.9046
CYP450 2C9 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9435
CYP450 2D6 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9628
CYP450 2C19 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9492
CYP450 3A4 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.7905
CYP450 inhibitory promiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.901
Ames testNon AMES toxic0.5943
CarcinogenicityNon-carcinogens0.906
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.9785
Rat acute toxicity2.2262 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable
hERG inhibition (predictor I)Weak inhibitor0.8368
hERG inhibition (predictor II)Inhibitor0.8204
ADMET data is predicted using admetSAR, a free tool for evaluating chemical ADMET properties. (23092397)

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
SpectrumSpectrum TypeSplash Key
Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MSPredicted GC-MSsplash10-00di-9375000000-51e0b50a02ca9182132a
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-qTof , PositiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-000i-0049000000-86650e3e374df663aa35
MS/MS Spectrum - , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-000i-0049000000-86650e3e374df663aa35
MS/MS Spectrum - , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-000i-0059000000-ca9adf5daab9e5e9b6e7
MS/MS Spectrum - , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-000e-1292000000-9081c5bb64e8d096db78
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-000i-0009000000-115497bccaa4fc3deb2a
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-000i-0009000000-0ca4679b1856af5d02be
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-000i-0009000000-ca18a359d2cb9d7c2b7a
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-00kr-0019000000-a209738cb4b5429f4cb2
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-00bd-1197000000-1372f0d2032d89bc46bb
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-002g-0149000000-235b4e1a3e61c4202264
Predicted 1H NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Predicted 13C NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
AdductCCS Value (Å2)Source typeSource
[M-H]-219.3514997
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-184.86188
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+219.3147997
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+187.27812
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+219.4181997
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+194.43929
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Targets

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Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
Protein heterodimerization activity
Specific Function
This alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Its effect is mediated by G(q) and G(11) prot...
Gene Name
ADRA1A
Uniprot ID
P35348
Uniprot Name
Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor
Molecular Weight
51486.005 Da
References
  1. Chapple CR: Medical therapy and quality of life. Eur Urol. 1998;34 Suppl 2:10-7; discussion 46. [Article]
  2. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [Article]
  3. Lee E, Lee C: Clinical comparison of selective and non-selective alpha 1A-adrenoreceptor antagonists in benign prostatic hyperplasia: studies on tamsulosin in a fixed dose and terazosin in increasing doses. Br J Urol. 1997 Oct;80(4):606-11. [Article]
  4. Michel MC, Grubbel B, Taguchi K, Verfurth F, Otto T, Kropfl D: Drugs for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: affinity comparison at cloned alpha 1-adrenoceptor subtypes and in human prostate. J Auton Pharmacol. 1996 Feb;16(1):21-8. [Article]
  5. Na YJ, Guo YL, Gu FL: Clinical comparison of selective and non-selective alpha 1A-adrenoceptor antagonists for bladder outlet obstruction associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia: studies on tamsulosin and terazosin in Chinese patients. The Chinese Tamsulosin Study Group. J Med. 1998;29(5-6):289-304. [Article]
  6. Roehrborn CG, Schwinn DA: Alpha1-adrenergic receptors and their inhibitors in lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic hyperplasia. J Urol. 2004 Mar;171(3):1029-35. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
Protein heterodimerization activity
Specific Function
This alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Its effect is mediated by G(q) and G(11) prot...
Gene Name
ADRA1B
Uniprot ID
P35368
Uniprot Name
Alpha-1B adrenergic receptor
Molecular Weight
56835.375 Da
References
  1. Boyle P, Robertson C, Manski R, Padley RJ, Roehrborn CG: Meta-analysis of randomized trials of terazosin in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Urology. 2001 Nov;58(5):717-22. [Article]
  2. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [Article]
  3. Simpson P: Stimulation of hypertrophy of cultured neonatal rat heart cells through an alpha 1-adrenergic receptor and induction of beating through an alpha 1- and beta 1-adrenergic receptor interaction. Evidence for independent regulation of growth and beating. Circ Res. 1985 Jun;56(6):884-94. [Article]
  4. Vincent J, Dachman W, Blaschke TF, Hoffman BB: Pharmacological tolerance to alpha 1-adrenergic receptor antagonism mediated by terazosin in humans. J Clin Invest. 1992 Nov;90(5):1763-8. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
Alpha1-adrenergic receptor activity
Specific Function
This alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its effect through the influx of extracellular calcium.
Gene Name
ADRA1D
Uniprot ID
P25100
Uniprot Name
Alpha-1D adrenergic receptor
Molecular Weight
60462.205 Da
References
  1. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inducer
General Function
Type iii transforming growth factor beta receptor binding
Specific Function
Multifunctional protein that controls proliferation, differentiation and other functions in many cell types. Many cells synthesize TGFB1 and have specific receptors for it. It positively and negati...
Gene Name
TGFB1
Uniprot ID
P01137
Uniprot Name
Transforming growth factor beta-1
Molecular Weight
44340.685 Da
References
  1. Papadopoulos G, Vlachodimitropoulos D, Kyroudi A, Kouloukoussa M, Perrea D, Mitropoulos D: Terazosin treatment induces caspase-3 expression in the rat ventral prostate. J Clin Med Res. 2013 Apr;5(2):127-31. doi: 10.4021/jocmr1215w. Epub 2013 Feb 25. [Article]
  2. Glassman DT, Chon JK, Borkowski A, Jacobs SC, Kyprianou N: Combined effect of terazosin and finasteride on apoptosis, cell proliferation, and transforming growth factor-beta expression in benign prostatic hyperplasia. Prostate. 2001 Jan 1;46(1):45-51. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Voltage-gated potassium channel activity involved in ventricular cardiac muscle cell action potential repolarization
Specific Function
Pore-forming (alpha) subunit of voltage-gated inwardly rectifying potassium channel. Channel properties are modulated by cAMP and subunit assembly. Mediates the rapidly activating component of the ...
Gene Name
KCNH2
Uniprot ID
Q12809
Uniprot Name
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily H member 2
Molecular Weight
126653.52 Da
References
  1. Thomas D, Wimmer AB, Wu K, Hammerling BC, Ficker EK, Kuryshev YA, Kiehn J, Katus HA, Schoels W, Karle CA: Inhibition of human ether-a-go-go-related gene potassium channels by alpha 1-adrenoceptor antagonists prazosin, doxazosin, and terazosin. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2004 May;369(5):462-72. Epub 2004 Apr 20. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Voltage-gated potassium channel activity
Specific Function
Pore-forming (alpha) subunit of voltage-gated potassium channel. Elicits a slowly activating, rectifying current (By similarity). Channel properties may be modulated by cAMP and subunit assembly.
Gene Name
KCNH6
Uniprot ID
Q9H252
Uniprot Name
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily H member 6
Molecular Weight
109923.705 Da
References
  1. Thomas D, Wimmer AB, Wu K, Hammerling BC, Ficker EK, Kuryshev YA, Kiehn J, Katus HA, Schoels W, Karle CA: Inhibition of human ether-a-go-go-related gene potassium channels by alpha 1-adrenoceptor antagonists prazosin, doxazosin, and terazosin. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2004 May;369(5):462-72. Epub 2004 Apr 20. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Voltage-gated potassium channel activity
Specific Function
Pore-forming (alpha) subunit of voltage-gated potassium channel. Channel properties may be modulated by cAMP and subunit assembly.
Gene Name
KCNH7
Uniprot ID
Q9NS40
Uniprot Name
Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily H member 7
Molecular Weight
134998.525 Da
References
  1. Thomas D, Wimmer AB, Wu K, Hammerling BC, Ficker EK, Kuryshev YA, Kiehn J, Katus HA, Schoels W, Karle CA: Inhibition of human ether-a-go-go-related gene potassium channels by alpha 1-adrenoceptor antagonists prazosin, doxazosin, and terazosin. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2004 May;369(5):462-72. Epub 2004 Apr 20. [Article]

Transporters

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Xenobiotic-transporting atpase activity
Specific Function
Energy-dependent efflux pump responsible for decreased drug accumulation in multidrug-resistant cells.
Gene Name
ABCB1
Uniprot ID
P08183
Uniprot Name
Multidrug resistance protein 1
Molecular Weight
141477.255 Da
References
  1. Takara K, Sakaeda T, Kakumoto M, Tanigawara Y, Kobayashi H, Okumura K, Ohnishi N, Yokoyama T: Effects of alpha-adrenoceptor antagonist doxazosin on MDR1-mediated multidrug resistance and transcellular transport. Oncol Res. 2009;17(11-12):527-33. [Article]

Drug created at June 13, 2005 13:24 / Updated at March 18, 2024 16:48