Question

A 68-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) presents with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms. He has tried conservative measures with no relief. According to NICE guidelines, what is the first-line pharmacological therapy to improve his symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-1 blocker (e.g., tamsulosin)

Answer

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

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Anticholinergic (e.g., oxybutynin)

Answer

Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (e.g., tadalafil)

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Beta-3 agonist (e.g., mirabegron)

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) presents with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms. He has tried conservative measures with no relief. According to NICE guidelines, what is the first-line pharmacological therapy to improve his symptoms?