title: Role of alpha-blockers in the treatment of chronic prostatitis.
abstract: Treatment of nonbacterial chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome continues to be a challenge for the treating physician. However, results from studies on the use of alpha-blockers seem to show some promise. Further studies on this class of drugs in the treatment of this condition are recommended.
authors.affiliation: Division of Urology, Martin Luther King/Drew Medical Center, Charles R. Drew University, Los Angeles, California, USA. ndatta@dhs.co.la.ca.us
authors.forename: Nand S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Datta
mesh_terms: D000317:Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011472:Prostatitis / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000317:Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists