Terazosin is useful in prostate diseases.
Tamsulosin
Selective alpha 1 a blocker, useful in benign prostatic hypertrophy, especially in those not having hypertension.
Yohimbine
Selective alpha 2 blocker, obtained from plant source. Its therapeutic importance is not established. Experiments are being done regarding its use in clonidine withdrawal, in which alpha 2 receptors are activated.
In diabetes mellitus, insulin is inhibited. Role is also being investigated in relief in depressive syndromes.
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Alpha Adrenergic Blockers
Phentolamine
Phenoxy benzamine
Prazosin
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Terazosin, Tamsulosin and Yohimbine – howMed
Terazosin is useful in prostate diseases.
Tamsulosin
Selective alpha 1 a blocker, useful in benign prostatic hypertrophy, especially in those not having hypertension.
Yohimbine
Selective alpha 2 blocker, obtained from plant source. Its therapeutic importance is not established. Experiments are being done regarding its use in clonidine withdrawal, in which alpha 2 receptors are activated.
In diabetes mellitus, insulin is inhibited. Role is also being investigated in relief in depressive syndromes.
Continue Reading
Alpha Adrenergic Blockers
Phentolamine
Phenoxy benzamine
Prazosin
Browse all articles on Autonomic Nervous System