Phenoxybenzamine

Question 1

what is Phenoxybenzamine

Answer 1

alpha-adrenergic Antagonist

Question 2

what is phenoxybenzamine used to treat?

Answer 2

hypertension and sweating associated with pheochromocytoma

Question 3

mechanism of action of phenoxybazamine?

Answer 3

Phenoxybenzamine blocks the -adrenergic receptors which leads to muscle relaxation, and blood vessel dilatation

Question 4

how does is the blood pressure lowered

Answer 4

widening of the blood vessels