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Alpha Blockers


  • selectively block alpha-adrenergic receptors
  • relax smooth muscle
  • increases urinary flow rate and reduce obstruction symptoms

Drugs in class

  • alfuzosin
  • tamsolusin
    • selective alpha1a
  • doxazosin
  • terazosin
  • indoramin
  • prazosin

Uses

Side Effects

  • cardiovascular
    • tachycardia
    • palpitations
    • postural hypotension
    • syncope
  • GI disturbance
    • nausea
    • vomiting
    • diarrhoea
    • constipation
  • drowsiness
  • weakness
  • depression
  • headache
  • dry mouth
  • oedema
  • blurred vision
  • rhinitis
  • erectile disorders
    • priapism
  • hypersensitivity
    • rash
    • pruritus
    • angioedema