Definition of "Alpha blocker"

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Alpha blockers are antagonists of the alpha-adrenergic receptors.

Purpose
  • Raynaud's disease
  • HTN
  • Scleroderma
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • Anxiety and panic disorders, including:
    • Generalized anxiety disorder
    • Panic disorder
    • PTSD
Classification
  • Non-selective alpha-adrenergic blockers, including:
    • Phenoxybenzamine
    • Phentolamine
    • Tolazoline
    • Trazodone
    • Typical and atypical antipsychotics
  • Selective alpha1-adrenergic blockers, including:
    • Alfuzosin
    • Prazosin
    • Doxazosin
    • Tamulosin
    • Terazosin
    • Silodosin
  • Selective alpha2-adrenergic blockers, including:
    • Atipamezole
    • Idazoxan
    • Mirtazapine (also a NaSSa antidepressant)
    • Yohimbine
    • Methyldopa
  • Both alpha and beta blockers, including:
    • Carvedilol
    • Labetalol
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