- Alpha blockers, also called alpha-adrenergic antagonists, achieve their effects by blocking the activity of the hormone norepinephrine, according to the Mayo Clinic. Normally, norepinephrine tightens the muscle walls of small veins and arteries, which in turn constricts blood flow.
- Drugs.com reports that Flomax also triggers the relaxation of muscles in the neck of the bladder and the prostate gland. This relaxation eases the flow of urine from the bladder.
- The Mayo Clinic lists other common alpha blocker medications, including prazosin (Minipress), doxazosin (Cardura) and terazosin (Hytrin).
- Drugs.com notes that individuals taking Flomax should not take any other alpha blocker medication.
- Individuals taking Flomax or other alpha blockers should inform their doctors before taking beta blockers, erectile dysfunction medications or calcium channel blockers, reports the Mayo Clinic.
previous post
next post