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Phenoxybenzamine in prostatic obstruction.

D J Griffiths, F H Schröder

    Urologia Internationalis
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Phenoxybenzamine medication effectively relaxes the urethra and reduces urinary frequency in men with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). This study confirms its therapeutic potential for BPH symptom management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a common condition in aging men.
    • BPH causes lower urinary tract symptoms, including increased voiding frequency.
    • Current treatments aim to alleviate these symptoms and improve quality of life.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of phenoxybenzamine in managing BPH symptoms.
    • To assess the effects of phenoxybenzamine on urethral relaxation and voiding frequency.

    Main Methods:

    • A short controlled trial was conducted.
    • Patients with benign prostatic hypertrophy received phenoxybenzamine at doses of 10 or 20 mg/day.

    Main Results:

    • Phenoxybenzamine demonstrated a significant relaxation of the resting proximal urethra.

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  • A reduction in voiding frequency was observed in patients treated with phenoxybenzamine.

    • Conclusions:

    • Phenoxybenzamine is effective in relaxing the proximal urethra in BPH patients.
    • The medication helps reduce voiding frequency, indicating a potential treatment option for BPH.