Indoramin is a adrenergic antagonist (α1-selective blocker) & antagonist of histamine H1 and 5-HT receptors as well. It is used to treat high blood pressure, BPH, Raynaud’s phenomenon etc.
Dose: 20-50 mg
Route: Oral
Plasma half-life: N/A
Duration of action: N/A
Chemical formula: C22H25N3O
IUPAC name: N-{1-[2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]piperidin-4-yl}benzamide
Trade name: Baratol, Doralese
Therapeutic uses:
Indoramin has following usage :
- Used for the treatment of hypertension, Benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH, and in the prophylaxis of migraine.
- May be used to decreases the incidence of attacks of Raynaud’s phenomenon.
Side effects: Adverse effects of Indoramin are as follows:
- Sedation,
- Drowsiness,
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth,
- Failure of ejaculation,
- Nasal congestion,
- Headache,
- Fatigue,
- Weight gain,
- Postural hypotension,
- Diarrhoea,
- Nausea,
- Increased need to pass urine,
- Palpitations.
