Phenoxybenzamine: Mechanism, Uses, Side effects

Phenoxybenzamine is a medication classified as an alpha-adrenergic antagonist, specifically an irreversible alpha-blocker. It is used primarily to treat conditions associated with excessive sympathetic nervous system activity, such as pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal tumor that releases high levels of catecholamines, leading to severe hypertension. Here are key points about phenoxybenzamine: Mechanism of Action Phenoxybenzamine irreversibly […]