Urinary drugs

Question 1

example of alpha blockers

Answer 1

tamulosin, dozazocin

Question 2

how does tamsulosin work

Answer 2

vasodilation of blood vessels and urinary tract, decreasing, decreasing BP, decreasing resistance to the bladder

Question 3

when is tamsulosin used

Answer 3

• 1st line in BPH

- add on for hypertension

Question 4

contraindications of tamsulosin

Answer 4

postural hypotension

Question 5

side effects of tamsulosin

Answer 5

postural hypotension, dizziness, syncope - first use

Question 6

possible interactions of tamsulosin

Answer 6

n/a

Question 7

example of 5alpha reductase inhibitor

Answer 7

finasteride

Question 8

when is finasteride used

Answer 8

BPH

Question 9

how does finasteride work

Answer 9

inhibits 5alpha reductase which normal converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone which causes prostate growth
- the inhibitor inhibits prostate growth

Question 10

side effects of finasteride

Answer 10

impotence, decreased libido, hair growth, gynaecomastia, great cancer

Question 11

possible interactions of finasteride

Answer 11

n/a

Question 12

when is finasteride contraindicated

Answer 12

pregnancy