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 | | The study was halted last week by the study sponsor, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), due to data showing that the alpha blocker, doxazosin (Cardura®), is less effective than the more traditional diuretic in reducing some forms of cardiovascular disease, such as congestive heart failure. | | | The American College of Cardiology, a 25,000-member nonprofit professional medical society and teaching institution, is dedicated to fostering optimal cardiovascular care and disease prevention through professional education, promotion of research, leadership in the development of standards and guidelines, and the formulation of health care policy. | | | This is important because the treatment of hypertension and the choice of medication should be individualized for each patient.” |
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http://www.acc.org/clinical/alphablockers.htm
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| | SpectrumPharmacy.com, Inc. - T List |
| | This medicine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat angina (chest pain) or high blood pressure. | | | This medicine is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used in the eye to treat glaucoma. | | | This medicine is an antibiotic used to treat eye infections. |
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http://www.advancedhealthalliance.com/pharmacy/catalog/t_241970_products.htm
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| | The study did not address how well alpha blockers work when used together with other hypertension drugs, the primary way Cardura is prescribed, said Dr. Joseph Feczko of Pfizer Inc., which manufactures the drug. | | | WASHINGTON (AP) - The government has halted part of the nation's largest blood pressure study because one of the tested drugs proved less effective than an old standby treatment, a diuretic. | | | The study results mean taking an alpha blocker alone is not the best choice for blood-pressure patients, said Dr. Jeffrey Cutler of the NIH's National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. |
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http://www.intelihealth.com/pcn/general/00272345.htm
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| | Discovery Health :: Center Article :: Alpha-Beta Adrenergic Blockers |
| | Include medicines you take for your blood pressure as well as for any other problem. | | | This is most likely when you change position suddenly. | | | Possible side effects of alpha-beta blockers that you may not notice: Some people may have problems with the electrical system of their heart. |
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http://health.discovery.com/centers/articles/articles.html?chrome=c01&article=LC_63¢er=p04
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| | Prescribing patterns changed by study results, publicity |
| | Information dissemination effective, according to pair of JAMA studies that analyze prescribing of postmenopausal HRT, alpha blockers. | | | Prescribing patterns of hormone-replacement therapy and antihypertensive medications changed substantially following publication of clinical trial results, according to two studies in tomorrow’s Journal of the American Medical Association. | | | In January 2000, a decision was made to terminate the doxazosin arm of the ALLHAT study after finding that the risk of combined cardiovascular events with the alpha-blocker doxazosin was more than 25% greater than that in patients treated with chlorthalidone. |
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http://www.pharmacist.com/articles/h_ts_0448.cfm
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| | AUA: Men With Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, Obstruction Symptoms, Can Switch From Alpha-Blocker To Finasteride |
| | The researchers had, in an earlier study, successfully switched such patients from successful alpha blockade with tamsulosin (Flomax) to combination therapy with finasteride, and then discontinued tamsulosin. | | | The investigators had placed the patients on combination therapy with finasteride and randomised them to discontinue tamsulosin at 6, 9, or 12 months after beginning combination treatment. | | | In the current research, they re-evaluated the study patients at 6, 12, and 18 months to see whether their symptom scores changed on finasteride monotherapy. |
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http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/231cde.htm
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| | FDA Heart Health Online - Alpha-adrenergic Antagonists |
| | When you are taking or receiving a alpha-blocker it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following: | | | Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: | | | Other medical problems -- The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of the alpha blockers. |
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http://www.fda.gov/hearthealth/treatments/medications/alphaadrenergicantagonists.html
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| | Re: Cardura & ALLHAT Clinical Alert |
| | The doxazosin group also had poorer compliance with treatment-only 75 percent were still on the drug or | | | treatment, an alpha-adrenergic blocker may not be the best choice for initial therapy. | | | > If a patient is just starting drug > treatment, an alpha-adrenergic blocker may not be the best choice for > initial therapy. |
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http://www.rxlist.com/rxboard/cardura.pl?read=33
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| | Since sympathetic outflow results in relaxation of many nonvascular smooth muscles its blockade may lead to constriction of these muscles such as the bronchial muscles. | | | These agents produce a physiologic response that is similar to the response produced by exogenous norepinephrine ("sympathomimetic"). | | | First, a general review of catecholamine function: Dopamine, epinephrine and levarterenol (norepi- nephrine) are three catecholamines that occur in the body. |
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http://www.kumc.edu/research/medicine/pharmacology/CAI/webCAI/blk1/adrergs.wbc
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| | Market Wire: TNF-Alpha Blocker Infliximab Highly Effective For Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis |
| | Although the study was coordinated in Berlin, patients participated at eight clinics** within the Kompetenznetz Rheuma [Competency Network Rheumatology], a system of rheumatological institutions across Germany. | | | The study, published in the April 6 issue of "The Lancet," found more than 80 percent of patients treated with infliximab (also known as Remicade(R)) experienced clinical improvement and more than 50 percent had their disease activity reduced by more than half. | | | TNF-Alpha Blocker Infliximab Highly Effective For Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis |
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http://calbears.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pwwi/is_200204/ai_mark09040282
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| | Company News On Call |
| | Targis therapy uses a proprietary, catheter-based microwave delivery system that uniquely targets heat to destroy enlarged prostate tissue, thereby non-surgically relieving BPH symptoms. | | | Study Methods In this study, 103 BPH patients were randomized to either alpha- blocker therapy using Terazosin (52 patients) or Targis therapy (51 patients). | | | Three parameters were used to periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the treatments for up to six months: -- International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), which is similar to the American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index; -- Peak urine flow rate; and -- Quality of life score. |
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http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=105&STORY=/www/story/02-04-1999/0000863083
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| | Beta Blockers |
| | This could lead to unopposed alpha one tone and bronchoconstriction can result. | | | c) CHF: Beta blockers are bad negative inotropes and this patient may be depending on its symp. | | | Some do some alpha blocking on the side and one (pindolol) has "intrinsic sympathomimetic activity," meaning that it's overall effect is stimulating to the symp. |
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http://www.vin.com/vin_ce/abvp/html/beta_blockers.html
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| | Alpha blocker definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
| | This action relaxes the blood vessels and leads to an increase in blood flow and a lower pressure for the control of hypertension. | | | Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) - Read about erectile dysfunction (ED) / impotence includes what it is, how ED is diagnosed, and treatment options. | | | Alpha blocker definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
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http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=40552
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| | UK Medix Plus Forum - Viagra and Alpha Blockers? |
| | My research into viagra has been that following a gym work out session and having an empty stomach - the response time for viagra to wrk is very quick and effective | | | -- 09-13-2005 @ 12:09 PM i think that there are some medications which really must be avoided at all costs, probably such as those alpha blokcers. | | | -- 11-11-2004 @ 3:57 PM by the way an alpha blocker is a type of heart medication - if you dont know what they are then youre probably not on them |
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http://www.ukmedixplus.co.uk/forum/printthread.cfm?Forum=14&Topic=177
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| | Volume 1 Number 2, March 15, 1999 |
| | Alpha blocker therapy was first reported in 1973 by Krane and Olsson who treated 6 patients with functional outlet obstruction due to neurogenic bladder dysfunction. | | | This may partially explain the clinical improvement in our dysfunctional voider patients with symptoms of detrusor sphincter dyssynergia. | | | Nevertheless, our early experience utilizing alpha blocker therapy in children has been positive, with little untoward effects. |
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http://main.uab.edu/spu/show.asp?durki=47639
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| | What Are The Treatment Options? |
| | About 75 percent of individuals who choose alpha blocker therapy have experienced an improvement in the symptoms of BPH, particularly relief from the symptoms of | | | Alpha blockers have traditionally been used to treat people with high blood pressure. | | | This type of drug should not have an effect on your blood pressure, if it is already in the normal range. |
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http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/prostateenlargement/BPH_treatment.html
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| | Alpha Blockers - Page 1 - HeartCenterOnline: |
| | Alpha blockers are sometimes used as part of a coordinated treatment of a blood pressure related condition called | | | Alpha blockers are medications that block the effects of certain hormones in the body (e.g., the | | | The side effects of alpha blockers may be intense after the first dose or within the first few days of taking the medication. |
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http://heart.healthcentersonline.com/alphablockers/alphablockers.cfm
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| | Urology Times : Once-daily alpha blocker effective in first U.S. study : Increasing dosage from 10 mg to 15 mg does not ... |
| | Geneva--A once-daily, 10-mg dose of an investigational uroselective alpha-1 blocker was effective and well-tolerated for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH in a 3-month, placebo-controlled study--the first study of its kind in the United States. | | | Once-daily alpha blocker effective in first U.S. study : Increasing dosage from 10 mg to 15 mg does not improve results at 3 months. | | | Urology Times : Once-daily alpha blocker effective in first U.S. study : Increasing dosage from 10 mg to 15 mg does not improve results at 3 months. |
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http://static.highbeam.com/u/urologytimes/june012001/oncedailyalphablockereffectiveinfirstusstudyincrea/index.html
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| | Patient Education Reports - UMMC |
| | Selective alpha-blockers may be useful for men who have trouble complying with drug regimens or who have severe subjective complaints but do not have serious urinary conditions. | | | These agents can interact with certain medications, including calcium channel blockers (particularly verapamil). |
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http://www.umm.edu/patiented/doc71drugs.html
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| | Effect of an alpha-adrenergic blocker, and ACE inhibitor and hydrochlorothiazide on blood pressure and on renal ... |
| | Effect of an alpha-adrenergic blocker, and ACE inhibitor and hydrochlorothiazide on blood pressure and on renal function in type 2 diabetic patients with hypertension and albuminuria. | | | alpha-Adrenergic blockers are potential alternative antihypertensive agents for diabetic patients. | | | Patients of the first and second groups received a single agent for 4 months, the agents were then crossed for an additional period of 4 months followed by the addition of hydrochlorothiazide (25 mg) for a third 4-month period. |
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| | Skin Problems Common With Certain Arthritis Drugs |
| | THURSDAY, April 7 (HealthDay News) -- A family of arthritis medications called tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) blocking agents can cause serious skin problems in 25 percent of patients who use the drugs, researchers report. | | | In study, many discontinued using TNF-alpha blocker medications |
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http://www.healthfinder.gov/news/newsstory.asp?docID=524931
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| | NUTRICEPTS Inc. - Alpha Trim - W (Alpha Amylase Inhibitor) |
| | A person seeking to treat any disease should consult a physician or other health care professional prior to taking any dietary supplements or drugs. | | | The Mayo clinic has found wheat amylase inhibitors to be more effective than bean amylase inhibitors at delaying and preventing starch digestion. | | | Lower cost: Per effective dose, Alpha Tim-W costs less than other starch blockers. |
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| | Alpha blocker dropped from hypertension study |
| | All patients in the trial have hypertension plus one other risk factor for coronary heart disease. | | | Pfizer (manufacturer of doxazosin) said that the findings were unexpected given the large amount of trial data showing doxazosin to be an effective and well tolerated treatment for hypertension. | | | The trial is comparing chlorthalidone with the calcium channel blocker amlodipine and the ACE inhibitor lisinopril. |
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http://www.pharmj.com/Editorial/20000325/clinical/alphablocker.html
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| | Pharmacy Pearl 31 March 2004 |
| | You’re certain the patient is not on nitrates and doesn’t have cardiovascular disease and is not on flying status and his plan doesn’t require a prior authorization, so | | | Labeling for these agents (phosphodiesterase inhibitors, type 5) has been changed to include a drug-drug interaction with alpha 1 adrenergic inhibitors to include prazosin (Minipres®], doxazosin [Cardura®], and terazosin [Hytrin®]. | | | When higher doses of VIAGRA and doxazosin (4 mg) were administered simultaneously, there were infrequent reports of patients who experienced symptomatic postural hypotension within 1 to 4 hours of dosing. |
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http://www.af-pharmacists.org/safp/pearls/pearl31mar04.htm
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| | CIEF - Consortium for Improvement in Erectile Function |
| | These differences in hypotensive effects between tadalafil and doxazosin compared with tadalafil and tamsulosin may be related to the different actions of the alpha-blockers. | | | In studies that investigated the hypotensive effects of tadalafil (20 mg) combined with 0.4 mg once-daily tamsulosin, a selective alpha | | | When tadalafil 20 mg was administered to healthy subjects taking the alpha |
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http://erectilefunction.org/question_archive/view_response_apr.htm?QASID=19
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| | Drug coreg found in this post: Diovan : High & Low Blood Pressure board |
| | I also think the trick is that you have to find a med that has fewer side effects that you can live with even if your not completely aware that it is indeed giving you side effects. | | | I think one of the biggest mistakes as far as drs go is that they usually just put a patient on a beta blocker. | | | I do know that different meds are used for different types of HBP problems. |
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| | Treating exercise systolic hypertension that let to LVH |
| | Although, other agents may be more useful in the setting of LVH including a beta blocker. | | | Would a beta-blocker make more sense than 12.5 of hydrochlorthiazide? |
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| | Trunk Freezes for Mozilla 1.6 Alpha Tonight - MozillaZine |
| | If drivers@mozilla.org consider the bug an alpha blocker then they will change the flag to "blocking1.6a+". | | | If a blocker bug (noted by drivers setting the blocking1.6+ bug flag) is on your list, please help us get the tree open quickly for 1.6b by making it a priority or working with drivers to get it assigned to someone who will. | | | For a few days, while we get 1.6a in shipping shape, you will need to get drivers' approval for any changes that you want to land. |
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http://www.mozillazine.org/articles/article3860.html
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| | any of various substances that interfere with the action of the alpha receptors. |
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| | alpha blocker : Definition from the Online Dictionary at Datasegment.com |
| | 1 definition found alpha blocker - WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003) : alpha blocker n : any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder [syn: alpha-blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent] | | | alpha blocker : Definition from the Online Dictionary at Datasegment.com |
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http://onlinedictionary.datasegment.com/word/alpha+blocker
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| | ALLHAT News Article - April 17, 2000 |
| | We founded that the diuretic was superior to the alpha blocker in preventing heart failure," Davis said. |
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| | Urology Times: Once-daily alpha-blocker now available for BPH.(New Products Services) |
| | Paris -- Alfuzosin hydrochloride (Uroxatral), a once-daily, extended-release alpha-1 blocker for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of BPH, is now available in the United States. | | | Read the full article with a Free Trial of HighBeam Research » | | | Alfuzosin was approved by the FDA in June. |
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb334/is_200312/ai_hibm1G1112417149
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| | alpha - definition of alpha in General |
| | Formerly used also denote the chief; as, Plato was the alpha of the wits. | | | alpha - the beginning of a series or sequence; "the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end"--Revelations | | | alpha - first in order of importance; "the alpha male in the group of chimpanzees"; "the alpha star in a constellation is the brightest or main star" |
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http://dictionary.laborlawtalk.com/alpha
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| | Definition of alpha blockers |
| | --> Definition: (AL-fah) Any drugs or other substances that block chemical activity (antagonist) at the alpha receptors, sites that respond to adrenaline-like substances. | | | Synonyms: alpha-adrenergic antagonist, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, alpha-adrenergic blocker |
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http://www.phoenix5.org/glossary/alpha_blockers.html
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| | Alpha Blocker |
| | Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | | | The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. | | | Synonyms: alpha-adrenergic blocker (n), alpha-adrenergic blocking agent (n), alpha-blocker (n). |
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http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/al/alpha+blocker.html
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| | Pharmacology |
| | ACE inhibitor, cardiac glycoside, phosphodiesterase inhibitor, nitrate, antianginal, antiarrhythmic, angiotensin receptor blocker, alpha blocker, beta-receptor blocker, calcium channel blocker, antihypertensive, diuretic, vasoconstrictor, vasodilator, peripheral activator, anticoagulant, heparin, antiplatelet drug, fibrinolytic, anti-hemophilic factor, haemostatic drugs, hypolipidaemic agent, statin. | | | antifungal, alkalising agent, quinolones, antibiotic, cholinergic, anticholinergic, anticholinesterase, antispasmodic, 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, selective alpha-1 blocker | | | anti-infective, topical antibiotic, astringent, NSAIDs, miotics, adrenergic neurone blocker, carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, ocular lubricant, mydriatic |
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/encyclopedia/pharmacology
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