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a-1 blocker Flashcards

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MOA

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reduction in total peripheral resistance and directly relaxes vascular smooth muscle, which may be related to postsynaptic alpha-adrenoceptor blockade

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drug names

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  • Doxazosin
  • Prazosin
  • Terzosin
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adverse effect

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  • Syncope
  • Dizziness
  • Palpitations
  • Orthostatic hypotension
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indication

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  • BPH

* PTSD

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monitoring

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• urinary symptoms

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comment

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• Start slowly, consider first dose at night
Contraindication:
• Hypersensitivity

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