Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Prazosin: Mechanism, Uses, Side effects

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Prazosin is a medication classified as an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker. It belongs to the class of drugs known as alpha-adrenergic antagonists. Prazosin primarily acts on alpha-1 receptors, blocking the effects of norepinephrine and leading to vasodilation and relaxation of smooth muscle in blood vessels. Here are key points about prazosin: Mechanism of Action Prazosin selectively … Read more

Adrenergic antagonists/adrenergic blockers/adrenergic receptor antagonists

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Adrenergic antagonists, also known as adrenergic blockers or adrenergic receptor antagonists, are a class of drugs that interfere with the actions of the sympathetic nervous system, specifically by blocking the effects of neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and epinephrine (adrenaline) at adrenergic receptors. These receptors are found throughout the body and are crucial in regulating various physiological … Read more

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