Opportunity to optimize management of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Five-alpha reductase inhibitor may be underused and their value underappreciated in nursing home residents with enlarged prostates due to BPH. Initiation of a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor with an alpha-1 selective blocker may reduce the occurrence of acute urinary retention, decrease the risk of developing incontinence, and avoid or significantly delay the need for surgical intervention in this highly vulnerable male population.
Omnicare, Inc., Detroit, MI, USA.
Barbara J
BJ
Zarowitz
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*