(R)-Terazosin is an active R-enantiomer of Terazosin. (R)-Terazosin is a potent antagonist of α1-adrenoceptor (α1a, α1b and α1d-adrenoceptor with Ki values of 6.51 nM, 1.01 nM and 1.97 nM, respectively).

Diosgenin glucoside and other synthetic glycosides with similar activities may be of use in the management of hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis.

A non-selective beta blocker used as an anti-arrhythmia agent, an anti-angina agent, an antihypertensive agent, and an antiglaucoma agent.