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Alpha blocker used as anti hypertensive agent_____________?

Correct answer: B. Prazosin

  • A. Alpha methyl DOPA
  • B. Prazosin
  • C. Clonidine
  • D. Propranolol

Explanation

Prazosin selectively blocks post-synaptic alpha-1 receptors, relaxing arterioles and veins to lower blood pressure. Alpha-methyldopa and clonidine reduce sympathetic outflow centrally, while propranolol is a beta blocker rather than an alpha blocker.

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