Alpha-adrenergic Blocking Agent (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an alpha-adrenergic blocking agent to help relax the muscles in the patient's prostate and improve urine flow.
- Alpha-adrenergic blocking agents are commonly used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, such as frequent urination and difficulty starting urination.
- Prazosin is an example of an alpha-adrenergic blocking agent that is sometimes used to treat high blood pressure in addition to its use in treating prostate issues.
- The alpha-adrenergic blocking agent was effective in reducing the patient's symptoms, allowing him to sleep through the night without getting up to use the bathroom.
- Alpha-adrenergic blocking agents work by blocking the alpha-1 receptors in the smooth muscle of the prostate and bladder, causing the muscles to relax and urine flow to increase.