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  2. Alpha blocker - Wikipedia

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    One of the most common side effects with alpha blockers is the first dose effect. [29] This is a phenomenon in which patients with hypertension take an alpha blocker for the first time, and suddenly experience an intense decrease in blood pressure.

  3. Alpha-1 blocker - Wikipedia

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    Alpha-1 blockers (also called alpha-adrenergic blocking agents or alpha-1 antagonists) constitute a variety of drugs that block the effect of catecholamines on alpha-1-adrenergic receptors. They are mainly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), hypertension and post-traumatic stress disorder . [ 1 ]

  4. Adrenergic neuron blockers - Wikipedia

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    Selective alpha 2 blockers. The possibility for selective alpha 2 blockers to interact with non-target receptors, such as 5-HT serotonin receptors, can result in adverse effects, including weight gain and reduced movement due to serotonin receptor antagonism.

  5. Adrenergic blocking agent - Wikipedia

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    However, the serotonin receptor antagonism has side effects such as weight gain and impaired movement. [11] Hence, alpha-2 blockers are not used clinically due to its extensive binding. Similar to the alpha-1 blocker, the alpha-2 family will also present the first-dose effect, but it is generally less pronounced compared with the alpha-1 ...

  6. Cialis Side Effects: What to Expect (& How to Avoid Them) - AOL

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    This antiretroviral medication inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase the effects of Cialis in the body. Alpha-blockers. When taken with Cialis, alpha-blockers can cause a drop in blood pressure ...

  7. Tamsulosin - Wikipedia

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    Common side effects include dizziness, headache, insomnia, nausea, blurry vision, and sexual problems. [9] [6] Other side effects may include feeling lightheaded with standing due to changes in blood pressure, and angioedema. [9] Tamsulosin is an alpha blocker and works by relaxing muscles in the prostate. [10]

  8. Adrenergic antagonist - Wikipedia

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    Adrenergic competitive antagonists are shorter lasting than the other two types of antagonists. While the antagonists for alpha and beta receptors are usually different compounds, there has been recent drug development that effects both types of the adrenoreceptors. Phentolamine, an adrenergic antagonist

  9. TNF inhibitor - Wikipedia

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    A TNF inhibitor is a pharmaceutical drug that suppresses the physiologic response to tumor necrosis factor (TNF), which is part of the inflammatory response.TNF is involved in autoimmune and immune-mediated disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa and refractory asthma, so TNF inhibitors may be used in their ...