Medical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Postgrad Med J. 2007 Feb;83(976):73-8. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.2006.050724.

Abstract

Pharmaceutical preparations are commonly used for benign prostate hyperplasia. This article reviews the current understanding of the natural history of the condition and the literature regarding medical treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors*
  • Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Azasteroids / therapeutic use
  • Dutasteride
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Finasteride / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Phytotherapy / methods
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / drug therapy*
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / etiology

Substances

  • 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors
  • Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists
  • Azasteroids
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Finasteride
  • Dutasteride