alpha blocker

al′pha-block`er

n. any of various substances that interfere with the action of the alpha-receptors. al′pha-block`ing, adj.

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Noun

alpha blocker - any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladderalpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, alpha-blockerblocking agent, blocker - a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological processMinipress, prazosin - antihypertensive drug (trade name Minipress)Hytrin, terazosin - antihypertensive drug (trade name Hytrin) used to treat high blood pressure

alpha blocker

An agent that blocks activity at the alpha-adrenergic receptors, which are used as second-line antihypertensives. Alpha blockers provide symptomatic relief for benign prostate hypertrophy.
Examples
Doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin).

Side effects
Dizziness, headache, weakness, nasal congestion, fluid retention, drowsiness.

alpha blocker

noun

Synonyms for alpha blocker

noun any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors

Synonyms

alpha-adrenergic blocker
alpha-adrenergic blocking agent
alpha-blocker

Related Words

blocking agent
blocker
Minipress
prazosin
Hytrin
terazosin

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