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Meaning of doxazosin mesylate: A drug used to treat high blood pressure and urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate.

Definition of doxazosin mesylate

A drug used to treat high blood pressure and urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. It relaxes muscle tissue in blood vessels and in the prostate. Doxazosin mesylate is a type of alpha blocker. Also called Cardura and doxazosin.

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