(S)-Terazosin is an active S-enantiomer of Terazosin. (S)-Terazosin is a potent and high-affinity antagonist of α-adrenoceptor(α1a, α1b and α1d-adrenoceptor with Ki values of 3.91 nM, 0.79 nM and 1.16 nM, respectively).
Terazosin, a quinazoline derivative, is an orally active and competitive antagonist of α1-adrenoceptors. Its mechanism of action involves relaxing blood vessels and promoting bladder opening. Terazosin exhibits therapeutic potential for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and high blood pressure [1][2][3].