alpha blocker

Also found in: Medical, Wikipedia

0.02 sec.

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun

alpha blocker - any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder

alpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, alpha-blocker

blocking agent, blocker - a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process

Minipress, prazosin - antihypertensive drug (trade name Minipress)

Hytrin, terazosin - antihypertensive drug (trade name Hytrin) used to treat high blood pressure

How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback
Add definition

Mentioned in	?		References in periodicals archive	?		Dictionary browser	?		Full browser	?
alpha-adrenergic blocker alpha-adrenergic blocking agent alpha-blocker blocker blocking agent Hytrin Minipress prazosin terazosin			Lastly, those taking alpha blocker medications must seek the advice of their doctors first before trying the butcher's broom to know if it can potentially deliver harmful side-effects. Natural Hemorrhoid Treatment Alternatives by Mark Michael Ferrer / Health, general community The thiazide-type diuretic used in that study was not only found to provide superior protection against new-onset heart failure, but was also observed to be superior to the alpha blocker (doxazosin) in protecting against stroke, and to the ACE inhibitor (lisinopril) in protecting against stroke in blacks. Study confirms 'water pill' outperforms other high blood pressure ... by Asian News International Some of these medications are diuretics, beta blockers, alpha blockers, ace inhibitors and calcium channel blockers. What Do You Know About Your Blood Pressure? by Steven A Johnson / Food/cooking/nutrition community			Alosa Alosa alosa Alosa chrysocloris Alosa pseudoharengus Alosa sapidissima Alose Alost Alouatta aloud alow Aloys Senefelder Aloysius alp ALPA alpaca Alpen Alpena alpenglow alpenhorn alpenstock Alpes Maritimes Alpes-de-Haute-Provence alpestrine alpha alpha and omega alpha blocker alpha brass alpha bronze Alpha Centauri Alpha Centauri system Alpha Crucis alpha decay alpha emitter alpha fetoprotein alpha foetoprotein Alpha Geminorum alpha globulin alpha helix alpha iron alpha male alpha methyl dopa Alpha Orionis Alpha paper alpha particle alpha privative alpha radiation alpha ray Alpha rays alpha receptor alpha rhythm alpha software			alpha and omega alpha and omega alpha and omega alpha and omega Alpha and Omega (Christianity) Alpha and Omega (Christianity) Alpha and Omega Ministries Alpha Andromedae alpha angle alpha angle alpha angle alpha angle alpha angle Alpha Aquilae Alpha Aquilae Alpha Aquilae Alpha Arietis Alpha Arietis Alpha Arts and Science College Alpha Associates Alliance Alpha AXP Alpha AXP 21164 Alpha Beta Fund Management LLP Alpha Beta Gamma Alpha Beta Unlimited alpha biofeedback alpha biofeedback alpha biofeedback alpha biofeedback Alpha blending alpha blocker Alpha blockers Alpha blockers Alpha Blue Alpha Bootis Alpha Bootis Alpha Bootis Alpha Boötis Alpha Boötis Alpha Boötis alpha brain waves alpha brain waves alpha brain waves alpha brain waves alpha brain waves alpha brass alpha brass alpha brass alpha brass Alpha Bravo Charlie Alpha Broadcast Services International alpha bronze alpha bronze alpha bronze alpha c's alpha c's alpha c's alpha c's alpha c's Alpha Canis Maioris Alpha Canis Maioris

Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup \| Partner with us

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.