is alfuzosin an alpha blocker?
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The newest alpha blocker for BPH as of 2005 is alfuzosin (Uroxatral). Like tamsulosin, alfuzosin is a selective alpha blocker, so it does not lower blood pressure. Its major advantage is that it appears less likely to cause diminished or retrograde ("dry") ejaculation, a problem for some men taking tamsulosin.
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Flomax is similar to Rapaflo in that it also belongs to the alpha blocker drug class and works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate. Use of Flomax can cause a drop in blood pressure, so you may experience fainting or dizziness, especially when you first begin treatment.
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Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate) Lowers blood pressure and controls heart rate. Bystolic (Nebivolol) is a good blood pressure-lowering medicine for people with heart conditions, and has fewer side effects than other beta blockers, but it's expensive. You can't miss doses.
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Tamsulosin belongs to a group of medicines called alpha-blockers. It's used to treat men with symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostate enlargement). It's also occasionally taken to treat kidney stones. Tamsulosin is available on prescription and you can also buy it from pharmacies.
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Do not take tamsulosin with other similar medicines such as alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), silodosin (Rapaflo), or terazosin (Hytrin). Tamsulosin may cause dizziness or fainting, especially when you first start taking it or when you start taking it again.
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Tamsulosin now available OTC. Tamsulosin is now available over-the-counter (OTC) to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Boehringer Ingelheim has launched tamsulosin 0.4mg as Flomax Relief.
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Alfuzosin is used in men to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency.
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Cardura XL (doxazosin mesylate) Extended Release Tablets is an alpha-adrenergic blocker used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) or to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).
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Some drugs used to treat BPH can cause difficulty in maintaining an erection. Men who take alpha-blockers such as doxazosin (Cardura) and terazosin (Hytrin) may experience decreased ejaculation. This is because alpha-blockers relax the bladder and prostate muscle cells. Alpha reductase inhibitors can also cause ED.
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['Acebutolol (Sectral)', 'Atenolol (Tenormin)', 'Bisoprolol (Zebeta)', 'Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL)', 'Nadolol (Corgard)', 'Nebivolol (Bystolic)', 'Propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran XL)']
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Brand names: Lopressor and Toprol XL. Metoprolol is a drug called a beta-blocker. It's used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, heart failure, and angina (chest pain).
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Flomax (tamsulosin) is an alpha-blocker that relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. Flomax is used to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Flomax is not approved for use in women or children.
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Generic Drug for Enlarged Prostate Approved. March 2, 2010 --The first generic version of Flomax, a medication to treat the signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, has won the approval of the FDA. The generic version of Flomax, known as tamsulosin, will be made by IMPAX Laboratories of Haywood, Calif.
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Conclusion: Tamsulosin is the first adrenoceptor antagonist that is selective for the alpha 1 A-subtype; this specificity may explain its lack of effect on blood pressure compared with alfuzosin, an agent that is not receptor subtype specific.
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Alpha and beta dual receptor blockers for treatment of high blood pressure. Alpha and beta dual receptor blockers are a subclass of beta blockers which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure (BP). Drugs in this class include carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Trandate) and dilevalol (Unicard).
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Combined alpha and beta-blockers are used as an IV drip for those patients experiencing a hypertensive crisis. They may be prescribed for outpatient high blood pressure use if the patient is at risk for heart failure.
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['Water pills (diuretics), such as furosemide (Lasix) and hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide, others)', 'Alpha blockers, such as prazosin (Minipress)', 'Beta blockers, such as atenolol (Tenormin) and propranolol (Inderal, Innopran XL, others)']