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Definition of Alpha-blocker
1. Noun. Any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder.
Generic synonyms: Blocker, Blocking Agent
Specialized synonyms: Minipress, Prazosin, Hytrin, Terazosin
Definition of Alpha-blocker
1. Noun. (pharmacology) A drug which blocks ?1-adrenergic receptors in arteries and smooth muscles. Used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis and other conditions. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Alpha-blocker
1. An agent that competitively blocks alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in the treatment of hypertension. Synonym: alpha-blocker. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Alpha-blocker
Literary usage of Alpha-blocker
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Diagnosis and Treatment: Clinical Practice by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Complications from Treatment with Drugs Both finasteride and alpha blocker therapy
have adverse effects that can limit tolerability and compliance. ..."
2. Second Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of ...by Scott M. Grundy by Scott M. Grundy (1997)
"... alpha-blocker, or calcium antagonist. Diuretics may slightly raise LDL-cholesterol
levels and some beta- blockers may depress HDL-cholesterol levels, ..."
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