Also known as: Minipress; Prazosin HCl
Prazosin Hydrochloride is a selective alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist used primarily in the treatment of hypertension. It also finds use in benign prostatic hyperplasia and PTSD-associated nightmares. The HCl salt form provides improved water solubility for pharmaceutical formulations. Mediocon Inc manufactures Prazosin Hydrochloride API at its GMP-certified facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 19237-84-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C19H22N5O4 · HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 419.87 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / BP / USP |
| Category | Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocker / Antihypertensive |
| Appearance | White to off-white, crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol, practically insoluble in ether |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Batch No | PRAZ/24032026 |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2026 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2031 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |