Terazosin-d8

Terazosin-d8 is deuterium labeled Terazosin. Terazosin is a quinazoline derivative and a competitive and orally active α1-adrenoceptor antagonist. Terazosin works by relaxing blood vessels and the opening of the bladder. Terazosin has the potential for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and high blood pressure treatment[1][2][3].

Research Areas >> Endocrinology

Signaling Pathways >> GPCR/G Protein >> Adrenergic Receptor

Research Areas >> Metabolic Disease

Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs[1].

[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216.

[2]. Michel MC, et al. 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.

[3]. Vincent J, et al. Pharmacological tolerance to alpha 1-adrenergic receptor antagonism mediated by terazosin in humans. J Clin Invest. 1992 Nov;90(5):1763-8.

[4]. Ju M, et al. Efficacy of combination terazosin and nifedipine therapy in postoperative treatment of distal ureteral stones after transurethral ureteroscopic lithotripsy. J Int Med Res. 2020 Apr;48(4):300060520904851.