Silodosin

BeschreibungSilodosin, an a1A adrenoceptor (a1A-AR) antagonist selective for prostatic receptors, was launched as an oral treatment for dysuria associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The regulation of smooth muscle tone in the bladder neck and prostate is thought to be primarily mediated by a1A-AR. Blockade of these receptors can cause smooth muscle relaxation in these areas, resulting in improved symptoms and urinary flow rates. Conversely, a1B-AR are largely located on vascular smooth muscle, and antagonism of these receptors can cause tissue relaxation and potentially decrease cardiac compensation mechanisms involved in regulating blood pressure.

VerwendenSilodosin(Rapaflo) is an α1-adrenoceptor antagonist with high uroselectivity. It causes practically no orthostatic hypotension (in contrast to other α1 blockers). Since Silodosin is a highly selective inhibitor of the α1A adrenergic receptor, it causes pr