does it also have any scientific/health use?
Yes, used to treat Raynaud's disease, congestive heart failure (CHF), pheochromocytoma, and erectile dysfunction
Alpha blocker
While there are limited clinical α-blocker uses, in which most α-blockers are used for hypertension or benign prostatic hyperplasia , α-blockers can be used to treat a few other diseases, such as Raynaud's disease, congestive heart failure (CHF), pheochromocytoma, and erectile dysfunction.
a substance that binds to a receptor and has an agonistic or antagonistic effect is called Receptor antagonist can you give a few examples? Alpha blockers, beta blockers, and calcium channel blockers how is the first one classified? UNANSWERABLE does the first mentioned example have any side effects? Yes, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, fatigue, psychiatric depression, and dry mouth
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Alpha blocker [SEP] Medical uses
While there are limited clinical α-blocker uses, in which most α-blockers are used for hypertension or benign prostatic hyperplasia , α-blockers can be used to treat a few other diseases, such as Raynaud's disease, congestive heart failure (CHF), pheochromocytoma, and erectile dysfunction. Furthermore, α-blockers can occasionally be used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) induced nightmares. Studies have also had great medical interest in testing alpha blockers, specifically α blockers, to treat Type II diabetes and psychiatric depression.