Male Reproductive System Flashcards
1
Q
PDE (phosphodiesterase)5 inhibitor
A
Inhibit PDE converting NO = prolonged vasodilation
2
Q
Sildenafil
A
PDE 5 inhibitor Viagra (FILL penis with blood) But hypotension Don’t use with alpha blockers/nitrates
3
Q
Doxazosin
A
Alpha 1 blocker
Can be used for Benign prostatic hyperplasia
More commonly used for Hypertension
4
Q
Tamsulosin
Alfuzosin
A
Specific alpha 1a blocker
For BPRelaxes prostatic smooth muscle
5
Q
Dutasteride
Finasteride
A
5 alpha reductase inhibitors (5ARI)
For BPH
Restrict cell proliferation
6
Q
Tamsulosin and oxybutinin
A
For BPH control to help urinate