👨‍⚕️ Drug that Can Aggravate BPH

Let’s understand this in a very simple way.

What is BPH?
BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) means enlargement of the prostate gland.

👉 It can cause:

• Difficulty in urination
• Weak urine stream
• Urinary retention

Which drug can worsen BPH?

✅ Correct Answer: (a) Inhalation ipratropium

Why ipratropium?
Ipratropium is an anticholinergic drug.

👉 Anticholinergic drugs can:

• Reduce bladder contraction
• Cause urinary retention
• Worsen BPH symptoms

Why other options are not correct?

• (b) Timolol → ❌ Beta-blocker, not known to aggravate BPH
• (c) Oral hypoglycemic agents → ❌ Used for diabetes
• (d) Calcium channel blockers → ❌ May affect BP, but not the classic answer

Simple Exam Trick:
BPH + Anticholinergic drug → Urine retention worsens

📌 Disclaimer: For exam preparation only. Follow clinical guidelines in practice.

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