Chemistry:Bunazosin

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Short description: Chemical compound
Bunazosin
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FormulaC19H27N5O3
Molar mass373.457 g·mol−1
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Bunazosin (INN) is an α1-adrenergic receptor antagonist.[1] Bunazosin was initially developed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It has been approved in Japan in a topical form to treat glaucoma. The mechanism of action is a reduction of aqueous outflow through the uveoscleral pathway resulting in lowering the intraocular pressure. It also may act to improve blood flow to the ocular nerve. Systemic Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonists have been implicated in Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS). Bunazosin potentially could have the same effect but there has been no research to substantiate this as a risk for cataract surgery.

References

  1. "Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties and therapeutic use of bunazosin in hypertension. A review". Arzneimittel-Forschung 45 (11): 1166–71. November 1995. PMID 8929232.