[Clinical effects of naftopidil on nocturia associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia].
We studied the efficacy of naftopidil (50 mg/day) on nocturia associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia in 35 patients (62-80 years old). The patients had BPH > 20 ml, nocturia, more than 3 times, international prostate symptom score (IPSS) > 7, quality of life score (QOL) < 1, and maximum flow rate (Qmax) < 15 ml/sec. They received naftopidil for more than 6 weeks. IPSS, QOL, Qmax, micturition volume, and side effects were analyzed. Naftopidil was effective for nocturia associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia, especially when taken at night.
D000317:Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009281:Naphthalenes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010879:Piperazines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000150:complications*; D011788:Quality of Life; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
D000317:Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists; D009281:Naphthalenes; D010879:Piperazines; C064357:naftopidil