Question

A 70-year-old man with BPH complains of obstructive urinary symptoms including hesitancy and poor stream. Which class of medication is recommended by NICE as first-line to improve these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-1 blocker (e.g. tamsulosin)

Answer

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

Answer

Beta-3 agonist

Answer

Antimuscarinic (e.g. oxybutynin)

Answer

Loop diuretic

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with BPH complains of obstructive urinary symptoms including hesitancy and poor stream. Which class of medication is recommended by NICE as first-line to improve these symptoms?