Selective antagonist at alpha-1A and alpha-1B-adrenoceptors
Form:
HCl salt
REVIEW Tamsulosin is a selective antagonist at alpha-1A and alpha-1B-adrenoceptors in the prostate, prostatic capsule, prostatic urethra, and bladder neck. At least three discrete alpha1-adrenoceptor subtypes have been identified: alpha-1A, alpha-1B and alpha-1D; their distribution differs between human organs and tissue. Approximately 70% of the alpha1-receptors in human prostate are of the alpha-1A subtype. Blockage of these receptors causes relaxation of smooth muscles in the bladder neck and prostate, and thus decreases urinary outflow resistance in men.
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Dunn CJ, Matheson A, Faulds DM: Tamsulosin: a review of its pharmacology and therapeutic efficacy in the management of lower urinary tract symptoms. Drugs Aging. 2002;19(2):135-61.
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Lyseng-Williamson KA, Jarvis B, Wagstaff AJ: Tamsulosin: an update of its role in the management of lower urinary tract symptoms. Drugs. 2002;62(1):135-67.
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Wilt TJ, Mac Donald R, Rutks I: Tamsulosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(1):CD002081.
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