This brand name is authorized in South Africa
The drug PRAZAPRESS contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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Prazosin
UNII X0Z7454B90 - PRAZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE
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Prazosin causes a decrease in total peripheral vascular resistance through selective inhibition of postsynaptic alpha-1-adrenoreceptors in vascular smooth muscle. Prazosin has been found to successfully reduce the severity of the signs, symptoms, frequency and duration of attacks, in patients with Raynaud’s disease. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| C02CA01 | Prazosin | C Cardiovascular system → C02 Antihypertensives → C02C Antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting → C02CA Alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: ZA | Health Products Regulatory Authority | Identifier(s): Y/7.1.3/219, Y/7.1.3/220, Y/7.1.3/221 |
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