Alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists and the risk of hospitalization or death in non-hospitalized patients with COVID-19

A population-based study

Alpha-1 receptor antagonists are a safe and inexpensive class of drugs used by millions of patients worldwide for the treatment of hypertension and non-cancerous enlarged prostate.

This study examined the association between alpha-1 antagonist exposure and the 30-day risk of hospitalization (hospital admission or emergency department visit) or death in non-hospitalized patients with COVID-19.

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Date Released: April 4, 2024

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