A 70-year-old man has lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). According to NICE, which medication class is reco...

Question

A 70-year-old man has lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). According to NICE, which medication class is recommended first-line if he has bothersome moderate symptoms (IPSS > 7)?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-1 blockers (e.g., Tamsulosin)

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5-alpha reductase inhibitors (e.g., Finasteride)

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PDE5 inhibitors (e.g., Tadalafil)

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Anticholinergics (e.g., Oxybutynin)

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Beta-3 agonists (e.g., Mirabegron)

MCQ (SBA): Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

A 70-year-old man has lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). According to NICE, which medication class is recommended first-line if he has bothersome moderate symptoms (IPSS > 7)?