Kidney Stones Flashcards
1
Q
How do Alpha Blockers (Tamsulosin) help Kidney stones pass
A
Tamsulosin relaxes the prostate and the smooth muscle in the ureter, resulting in a wider passage for kidney stones to pass
2
Q
How does Tamsulosin work?
A
Tamsulosin is an antagonist. Thereby it works by blocking the neurotransmitter noradrenaline and the hormone receptors from binding to alpha 1a and 1d receptors in the prostate and ureter.