Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists
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Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists
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View all →Alpha-1 antagonists: classification
Non-uroselective agents include prazosin, doxazosin and terazosin.
Alpha-1 antagonists: mechanism
Blockade reduces Gq-mediated smooth-muscle contraction, causing vasodilation and relaxation of prostate and bladder-neck smooth muscle.
Alpha-1 antagonists: adverse effects and precautions
Dizziness, postural hypotension, syncope, headache and nasal congestion may occur.
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