Examples:
Non-selective:
Doxazosin
BHP-selective:
Alfuzosin
Terazosin
Tamsulosin (Flomax®)
MOA and Effect:
Blocking Alpha-1 receptor, leading to inhibition of prostate contractopn
Conditions:
BPH
Refractory
↑High BP
(
Doxazosin
)
CI:
N/A
Side effects:
Hypotension ↓(<90/60)
→ 1st time worst, improve in 2 wks
Dizziness