| Bioactivity | Alfuzosin (SL 77499-10) hydrochloride is an orally active, selective and competitive α1-adrenoceptor antagonist. Alfuzosin hydrochloride relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, aiding in urination. Alfuzosin hydrochloride can be used in study of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)[1][2]. |
| In Vivo | Alfuzosin hydrochloride (10 mg/kg, p.o.; single) potently antagonizes phenylephrine-induced increases in urethral and arterial pressures up to 6 hours post dosing[1]. Animal Model: |
| Name | Alfuzosin hydrochloride |
| CAS | 81403-68-1 |
| Formula | C19H28ClN5O4 |
| Molar Mass | 425.91 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Martin DJ, et al. Relationship between the effects of alfuzosin on rat urethral and blood pressures and its tissue concentrations. Life Sci. 1998;63(3):169-76. [2]. Wilde MI, et al. Alfuzosin. A review of its pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties, and therapeutic potential in benign prostatic hyperplasia. Drugs. 1993 Mar;45(3):410-29. |