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1 day ago · Alpha blockers (also commonly known as the alpha-adrenergic antagonist) are used for the treatment of a number of conditions like Raynaud’s disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia and hypertension. This drug class tends to cause relaxation of some muscles and assist in the dilation of the small blood vessels.
4 days ago · Alpha-blockers, such as prazosin and tamsulosin, primarily target α1-adrenergic receptors, which are predominantly found in vascular smooth muscle. By blocking these receptors, alpha-blockers cause vasodilation, reducing blood pressure and decreasing the workload on the heart.
5 days ago · We now have a startlingly different view of ADHD, and of the mechanism of action of alpha-2 agonists in the treatment of ADHD. This view has emerged from rigorous and consistent investigations, including genetic and imaging studies of patients with ADHD, and neurobiologic research in animals.
3 days ago · Alfuzosin May Be Effective for Treatment of Acute Urinary Retention and Subsequent Maintenance. A randomized trial supports the use of this alpha1-blocker, and the editorialist suggests that these results are generalizable to other similar medications. Authors: News Author: Laurie Barclay, MD.
1 day ago · Paracetamol ( acetaminophen [a]) is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic agent used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. [13] [14] [15] It is a widely used over the counter medication. Common brand names include Tylenol and Panadol .
4 days ago · Describe the basic physiology of alpha-adrenergic neural transmission. Report the basic principles of the use of alpha-adrenergic blockade in the treatment of hypertension. Debate the role of alpha blocking agents in the treatment of hypertension.
4 days ago · Introduction. Chronic effects of noninvasive ventilation on myocardial function in patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) are scarcely understood.
