Drug reference

urapidil

α1 receptor antagonist · Antihypertensive, Alpha Blocker

α1 receptor antagonistAntihypertensive, Alpha BlockerATC C02CA06

CDSCO approvedATC C02CA06

EXCRETION

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not curated

INTERACTIONS

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none in our sources

PREGNANCY

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not curated

Mechanism

Urapidil is a selective α1 receptor antagonist that causes hypotension primarily through peripheral α1 adrenergic receptor blockade, but also has CNS actions.

Related guidelines

Beta-blockers in hypertension

MOHFW · Cardiology · 2024

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

AUA · Urology · 2018

Hypertension in adults

WHO · Cardiology · 2021

Hypertension in adults

ICMR · Cardiology · 2019

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Textbook-sourced·Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Updated: 2026-05-10