Alpha adrenergic antagonist

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In pharmacology, alpha adrenergic blockers are "drugs that bind to but do not activate alpha-adrenergic receptors thereby blocking the actions of endogenous or exogenous adrenergic agonists. Adrenergic alpha-antagonists are used in the treatment of hypertension, vasospasm, peripheral vascular disease, shock, and pheochromocytoma."[1]

Costs

According to drugstore.com:

  • Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) 10 mg - $121.85 for 30 tablets
  • Tamsulosin (Flomax) 0.4 - $142.19 for 30 tablets
  • Prazosin (Minipress) 5 mg - $33.99 for 60 tablets

References

  1. ↑ Anonymous (2024), Alpha adrenergic antagonist (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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