BPH

Question 0

What are obstructive symptoms?

Answer 0

1. Decrease urinary stream

2. Hesitancy

Question 1

What are the irritative symptoms?

Answer 1

1. Nocturia
2. Urgency
3. Frequency

Question 2

Where does BPH develop?

Answer 2

Transition zone of prostate - can cause bladder outlet obstruction

Question 3

What is tamsulosin?

Answer 3

1. Selective oral Alfa - 1 antagonist
2. Does not affect prostate volume
3. Clinical improvement 2-4 weeks

Question 4

What is Finesteride?

Answer 4

1. 5 - alpha reductase inhibitor
2. Decreases infra prostatic dihydrotestosterone
3. Decrease gland volume 20-25%