Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What type of drug is Tamsulosin?
A
Alpha 1 blocker
2
Q
What are alpha 1 blockers used to treat?
A
Benign prostate hyperplasia
Sometimes hypertension
3
Q
Give an example of an alpha 1 blocker
A
Tamsulosin
4
Q
What do 5-alpha reductase inhibitors treat and how?
A
Treat benign prostate hyperplasia
Inhibit conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone hence reducing prostate size
