Urology & BPH agents
Prostate and bladder
Enlarged prostate, overactive bladder and erectile dysfunction.
Alpha blockers relax the muscle around the prostate and bladder neck; finasteride shrinks the prostate over time; PDE5 inhibitors improve blood flow.
The 6 urology & bph agents in the PTCB Top 200
| Generic | Brand | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin | Flomax | BPH |
| Finasteride | Proscar | BPH, male pattern hair loss |
| Oxybutynin | Ditropan | overactive bladder |
| Sildenafil | Viagra | erectile dysfunction |
| Doxazosin | Cardura | BPH, hypertension |
| Tadalafil | Cialis | erectile dysfunction, BPH |
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What to know for the exam
- check_circleTamsulosin works quickly; finasteride takes months to show benefit.
- check_circleAlpha blockers can drop blood pressure on standing, so the first dose is taken at bedtime.
- check_circleTadalafil is used for both erectile dysfunction and BPH.
- check_circleOxybutynin treats overactive bladder and has anticholinergic effects.
Finasteride should not be handled by anyone who is or may become pregnant — even a crushed or broken tablet.
The nitrate and PDE5 inhibitor contraindication applies here too.
Drill urology & bph agents the way the PTCE asks them
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Frequently asked
What drugs are in the urology & bph agents class? add
Tamsulosin, Finasteride, Oxybutynin, Sildenafil, Doxazosin, Tadalafil. All are in the PTCB Top 200.
What are urology & bph agents used for? add
Enlarged prostate, overactive bladder and erectile dysfunction.
How do urology & bph agents work? add
Alpha blockers relax the muscle around the prostate and bladder neck; finasteride shrinks the prostate over time; PDE5 inhibitors improve blood flow.
Last reviewed August 7, 2026. For education only — not medical advice. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the PTCB.