Alpha blocker

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#Alpha1 receptors are found throughout the body and cause... • ambcarerx
#Alpha1 receptors are found throughout the body and cause vasoconstriction when activated. Alpha1 blockers cause smooth muscle relaxation and #vasodilation. There are 6 medications in this drug class, 3 to treat #BPH and 3 to treat #hypertension. The 3 used to treat BPH work by relaxing the bladder neck and prostate, through the alpha1a subtype receptor. These brand names all relate to BPH/urine in some way, making it easier to remember. The other 3 are non-selective and are used to treat #HTN b