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Alfadil XL

Alfadil XL Description

doxazosin

Manufacturer:

Viatris Pharmaceuticals

Distributor:

Viatris
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Description
Doxazosin, as mesilate (Alfadil XL) controlled release tablets contain doxazosin mesilate, which is a quinazoline compound with the chemical name I-(4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-quinazolinyl)-4-(1,4-benzodioxan-2-ylcarbonyl) piperazine methanesulfonate. The empirical formula for doxazosin mesilate is C23H25N5O5·CH4O3S and the molecular weight is 547.6.
Doxazosin, as mesilate (Alfadil XL) utilizes GITS (Gastrointestinal Therapeutic System) which is designed to provide a controlled rate of delivery of doxazosin into the gastrointestinal lumen.
Each Alfadil XL 4 mg Controlled-Release Tablet contains Doxazosin mesilate equivalent to 4 mg doxazosin.