TABLE 2.

Key points in the use of α1‐blockers in the current management of hypertension

Key point	Therapeutic suggestion
Choice of agents	Long acting agents, for example, doxazosin gastrointestinal therapeutic system or terazosin
Prevention of orthostatic hypotension	Careful initial dosing and no overdosing
Fluid retention	Combination with a diuretic
Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome 57	Patients should be educated with regard to this possible side effect particularly when cataract surgery is considered