- Discussion: - for
HTN; - Alpha blocker with some direct smooth muscle relaxation:
- Dosing: - Initial: 1mg PO bid to tid (watch out for syncope); - Maintenance dose: 6-15 mg/day given in 2-3 divided doses; - Maximun daily dose: 20 mg/day;
- Precautions: - syncope may occur w/ dose > 2 mg; - hypotension may occur with concomitant use of
Beta blockers; ------------------------------------
Postoperative urinary retention associated with total hip and total knee arthroplasties.
