Pharm GU

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)

Condition where the prostate gland enlarges, causing difficulty in urination, dribbling, and elevated PSA levels.

Alpha 1 Adrenergic Antagonists

Medications like Tamsulosin and Doxazosin used to treat BPH by relaxing prostate muscles.

Tamsulosin

A selective Alpha 1 blocker that shrinks prostate tissue, should be taken with food, and watch for orthostatic hypotension.

Doxazosin

An Alpha 1 antagonist that dilates peripherally and relieves obstruction from BPH symptoms.

5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors

Medications like Finasteride that prevent the conversion of testosterone to DHT, helping to shrink the prostate.

Adverse Effects of Tamsulosin

Can include temporary loss of libido, dizziness, bradycardia, and burning with urination.

Finasteride

A medication that treats BPH and male pattern baldness by blocking DHT; teratogenic and not for use in women.

Oxybutynin

An anti-spasmodic medication used to decrease bladder spasms in conditions such as overactive bladder and incontinence.

Bladder irrigation

A medical procedure used to cleanse the bladder post-operation or treatment, often utilized following TURP.

Long term Foley catheter

A catheter necessary for prolonged urinary drainage in patients who may have obstruction or other complications.