Effect of α1D-adrenoceptor blocker for the reduction of ureteral contractions.
Seong Hwi HongEun Bi JangHyun Ji HwangSung Yul ParkHong Sang MoonYoung-Eun YoonPublished in: Investigative and clinical urology (2023)
We studied the effects of naftopidil, an α1D-AR inhibitor, on the ureter. Compared with alpha-blockers, naftopidil significantly relaxed ureteral smooth muscle. Therefore, naftopidil could be an effective therapy for patients with ureteral stones.