Prostate Drugs

Question 1

Tamsulosin and Terazosin:

• M.O.A
• Why is Tamsulosin different?

Answer 1

M.O.A - alpha 1 antagonists that decrease stromal SM tone

- Tamsulosin is alpha 1-a specific so doesn’t affect the BVs

Question 2

Finasteride: M.O.A

Answer 2

• M.O.A - inhibits 5-a reductase to inhibit the conversion of testosterone to DHT