How Tamsulosin (Flomax) works in BPH ?

Tamsulosin (Flomax) is a selective alpha1A blocker that acts on prostate and bladder resulting in relaxation. One of its main use is in the treatment of BPH, the later being a condition in which prostate enlargement results in urinary retention in the patient. In such situation, Tamsulosin can selectively relax prostate and bladder resulting increased urinary flow. It is well known under the brand name Flomax.

0:00 Introduction
0:05 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - BPH
0:41 Symptoms of BPH
1:24 Role of a receptors in BPH
2:08 Alpha blockers
3:59 How TAMSULOSIN acts?
6:29 Other side effects
6:43 How it is given?

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