Indoramin is an alpha-1 blocker used to treat high blood pressure. It works by blocking certain nerve impulses in the body, which helps to relax the blood vessels and reduce the pressure of blood flowing through them. It also helps to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems. Indoramin can also be used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, a condition in which an enlarged prostate presses against the bladder and restricts the flow of urine.
Indoramin is a medication that was once used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition in which the prostate gland enlarges. It belonged to a class of drugs called alpha-1 blockers, which work by relaxing the muscles around the bladder and prostate gland, making it easier to urinate, and by relaxing blood vessel walls, allowing blood to flow more easily and lowering blood pressure.
Indoramin is no longer commonly prescribed due to the availability of other medications with a more favorable side effect profile. However, it may still be prescribed in some cases.
Here are some other things to know about indoramin:
- It was available under the trade names Baratol and Doralese.
- It is a selective alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist, meaning it blocks the action of a specific type of receptor in the body.
- It was not commonly associated with reflex tachycardia (a rapid heart rate) or postural hypotension (a decrease in blood pressure that occurs when standing up from a sitting or lying position).
- It was effective in lowering blood pressure in all grades of hypertension, either alone or in combination with other medications.