Commonly used medications for BPH are 5-alpha -reductase inhibitors, such as finasteride
(Proscar), and alpha-blocking drugs, such as tamsulosin (Flomax). How do these drugs differ?
What will be an ideal response?
Both drugs work to improve urinary flow in men with enlarged prostate glands. The 5-alpha reductase
inhibitors lower the level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which can shrink the enlarged prostate, and
prevent further growth. The alpha-blocking drugs cause the prostate gland to constrict, which leads
to reduced urethral pressure and improved urine flow. It can take up to 6 months for the 5-alpha
reductase inhibitors to take action, while the alpha-blocking agents can work right away.
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