BPH Meds Flashcards
1
Q
Alpha-adrenergic blockers
A
Check for hypotension
Abnormal ejaculation
Can cause floppy eye iris syndrome , encourage if they haven’t started to hold off until AFTER cataract surgery
2
Q
Alpha adrenergic blockers meds
A
Silodosin
Alfonzo’s in
Doxazosin
Prazosin
Terazosin
Tamsulosin
3
Q
5 a reductase inhibitors
A
Shrink prostate
Takes 3-6 months for improvement
High risk for prostate tumor
ED, decrease libido
Gynoplasty (breast enlargement)
More effective for larger prostates with bothersome symptoms
4
Q
5 alpha reductase meds
A
Finasteride
Dutasteride
Jalyn