Question

A 65-year-old man presents with nocturia, urinary frequency, and weak stream. Examination shows a mildly enlarged prostate. According to NICE, which medication is first-line for moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to BPH?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-1 blocker (e.g. tamsulosin)

Answer

5-alpha reductase inhibitor (e.g. finasteride)

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Surgery (TURP)

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Anticholinergics (e.g. oxybutynin)

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Beta-3 agonist (e.g. mirabegron)

Practice question

A 65-year-old man presents with nocturia, urinary frequency, and weak stream. Examination shows a mildly enlarged prostate. According to NICE, which medication is first-line for moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to BPH?