which treat BPH by specific action on the α-adrenergic receptors in the prostate. Little is known about the effects of these prescribed drugs on sexual health and quality of life. To find out ...

A study by Bruynzeel et al. has now assessed preoperative risk factors and the efficacy of presurgical treatment with two different α-adrenergic receptor antagonists. Pheochromocytoma is one of ...

In this study, researchers first revealed that α 2A-adrenergic receptor (ADRA2A) is a highly expressed G-protein-coupled ...

Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) occurs owing to drug-induced blockade of the α-1a receptors present in the iris dilator muscle in a large proportion of patients who take or have ...

Through its action on alpha-adrenergic receptors, epinephrine lessens the ... May be antagonized by β-blockers (eg, propranolol), α-blockers (eg, phentolamine), ergot alkaloids.