Which of the Following Medications Is Slow to Show Effect,requiring

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following medications is slow to show effect,requiring up to 6 months to reach maximum benefit,but can shrink the size of the prostate and show benefits in affecting the clinical course and progression of BPH?

• A)dutasteride (Avodart)
• B)alfuzosin (Uroxatral)
• C)doxazosin (Cardura)
• D)tamsulosin (Flomax)

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