Medically reviewed by Alex Yampolsky, PharmD Many medications are available to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Alpha blockers are substances that antagonize alpha receptors which are located primarily in smooth muscle. This acts to vasodilate in the arterial system and, thus, these agents are used to treat ...

Solid data have now confirmed that recent exposure to the alpha-blocker tamsulosin is associated with a markedly increased risk of serious adverse events immediately after cataract removal.