Cardura XL and Homatropine ophthalmic

• 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: homatropine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Isopto Homatropine, Homatropaire

Homatropine relaxes muscles in the iris (the colored part) of your eye. Relaxing these muscles helps to dilate or widen your pupil.

Homatropine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat an eye condition called uveitis. homatropine ophthalmic is also used to dilate your pupil before an eye exam, or to lower pressure inside the eye after eye surgery.

Homatropine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.