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| How many phases of growth does the prostate have? |
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Two. First phase at puberty and the second at 25 (continues to grow from that age on) |
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| What are some drugs that will worsen BPH symptoms |
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Combination cold medicines, decongestants, antihistamines and medications with anticholinergic side effects will worsen symptoms. Diuretics, if they must be used, should be dosed early in the day. |
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| What is treatment based on? |
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primarily on the patient's perception of how bothered they are by the symptoms |
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| What class of medicine is initally started in BPH? |
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5-alpha clockers are used, alone or in combination with the 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. |
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| What natural product is used to treat BPH? |
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| How do alpha blockers work? |
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relax the smooth muscle of the prostate and bladder neck to improve urine flow
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There are 3 types of alpha receptors: 1A (prostate primarily has these receptors), 1B and 1D. Nonselective alpha blockers results in more orthostasis/dizzinesss/fatigue/HA than the selective agents. Whata are the non-selective alpha blockers?
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| Do alpha blockers shrink the prostate? |
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| NO! and the do not change PSA levels! |
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| Side effects of non-selective alpha blockers? |
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| orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, fatigue |
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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| Name the selective alpha blockers |
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| Brand name for Tamsulosin |
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| normal dose for tamsulosin |
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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| Name an obvious percaution for alpha blockers (think men) |
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| Alpha blockers and PDE5 inhibitors! |
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| How do 5-alpha reductase inhibitors work? |
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Inhibit the 5-alpha reductase enzyme. Which blocks the conversion of testosterone to DHT |
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| Name the 5-alpha reductase inhibitors |
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| Brand name for Finasteride |
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| Brand name for Dutasteride |
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| What pregnancy category are 5-alpha reductase inhibitors? |
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Preg Cat X
Pregnant women (should not handle nor take these meds: can be absorbed through skin; can be detrimental to fetus); semes of male taking this drugs may present a danger |
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| Do 5-alpha reductase inhibtors shrink the prostate? |
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YES! F-alpha reductase inhibitors SHRINK the prostate and decrease PSA levels |
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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