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Drug profile · INN

doxazosin mesylate

doxazosin mesylate (CARDURA) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 6
News articles 0
Drug details — doxazosin mesylate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
6
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

doxazosin mesylate (CARDURA) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN doxazosin mesylate
Brand CARDURA
Mechanism Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist
Target Adrenergic receptor alpha-1
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist

Primary target: Adrenergic receptor alpha-1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Doxazosin Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine Dependence
  2. Doxazosin 4 mg daily plus Celecoxib 200 mg every day (QD) Phase 2 · Hospital Authority · Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  3. Doxazosin 4mg/day Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Smoking
  4. Doxazosin Mesylate, Extended Release Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
  5. Doxazosin extended release Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Methamphetamine or Cocaine Dependence
  6. doxazosin plus tolterodine SR Approved · Samsung Bioepis · Overactive Bladder

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  4. prazosin hydrochloride Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist
  5. tamsulosin hydrochloride Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist
  6. terazosin hydrochloride Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist

Frequently asked questions

What is doxazosin mesylate?

doxazosin mesylate (CARDURA) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for doxazosin mesylate?

CARDURA is a marketed brand name for doxazosin mesylate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of doxazosin mesylate?

doxazosin mesylate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.