Abstract:Background: Naftopidil is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor-blocking agent commonly used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in Japan. Our previous retrospective study demonstrated a significantly lower incidence of prostate cancer in BPH men treated with naftopidil (1.8%) compared with those with tamsulosin (3.1%). Currently we are attempting to confirm the suppressive effect of naftopidil on prostate carcinogenesis in a prospective randomized study.
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