Cardura XL and Descovy

• Generic Name: doxazosin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, multilayer, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Cardura, Cardura XL, Doxadura, Cascor, Carduran

Cardura XL is an alpha-adrenergic (AL-fa ad-ren-ER-jik) blockers. This medicine relaxes your veins and arteries so that blood can more easily pass through them. It also relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.

Cardura XL is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), or to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).

The extended-release form of doxazosin (Cardura XL) is for use only in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and should not be used to treat hypertension.

Cardura XL may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Descovy

Descovy contains a combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide. Emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide are antiviral medicines that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Descovy is a presciption medicine used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Descovy is also used for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of HIV-1 infection. If you have an allergy to emtricitabine, tenofovir, or any other part of Descovy (emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have kidney disease. If you are taking another drug that has the same drug in it. If you are taking any of these drugs: Rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine, St. John's wort, or tipranavir plus ritonavir. If you are taking any drugs that can raise the chance of kidney problems. There are many drugs that can do this. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take Descovy.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Descovy with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.