alpha-blocker

Noun
  1. Any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors;
    Used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia;
    Relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder (synset 102701628)
    is a type of: blocker, blocking agent - a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process
    subtypes:
    • minipress, prazosin - antihypertensive drug (trade name Minipress)
    • hytrin, terazosin - antihypertensive drug (trade name Hytrin) used to treat high blood pressure
    same as: alpha blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent

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