any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder
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alpha blocker::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | alpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, alpha-blocker |
| Type of | blocker, blocking agent |
| Has types | hytrin, minipress, prazosin, terazosin |
Examples of alpha blocker
alpha blocker
Let your surgeon know if you take an alpha blocker or have ever taken one.
From the orlandosentinel.com
If you're one of the 1 million Americans who take an alpha blocker, ask your doctor about switching.
From the time.com
Boehringer Ingelheim's top-selling alpha blocker, Flomax, posted sales of $1.5 billion in the past 12 months.
From the businessweek.com
If it is less likely to cause sexual difficulties than finasteride or an alpha-blocker like terazosin, I am very interested.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Chung turned to an ER alpha blocker used to treat breast cancer, fulvestrant, and tested it on the HPV-positive mice with cervical cancer.
From the sciencedaily.com
The number of patients who reported feeling better is higher than in a similar study he ran several years ago that tested the effects of a different alpha blocker.
From the sciencedaily.com
The only other time you'll need it is to keep a critical attacker or blocker down, so it is best saved to fulfill its potential as an alpha strike.
From the forbes.com
