Cyclogyl Ophthalmic and Xylocaine HCl

• Generic Name: cyclopentolate ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Cyclogyl, Cylate, AK-Pentolate, Pentolair, Ocu-Pentolate

Ophthalmic atropine, homatropine, and scopolamine are used to dilate (enlarge) the pupil of the eye. They are used before eye examinations, before and after eye surgery, and to treat certain eye conditions, such as uveitis or posterior synechiae.

These medicines are available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: lidocaine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: UAD Caine, Xylocaine HCl, Xylocaine-MPF, Lidoject 1, Xylocaine Dental Cartridges, Lidoject 2, Xylocaine Duo-Trach Kit, Xylocaine HCl For Spinal, L-Caine, Dilocaine, Nervocaine, Truxacaine, Anestacaine

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Xylocaine HCl is used to numb an area of your body to help reduce pain or discomfort caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube.

Xylocaine HCl is sometimes used to treat irregular heart rhythms that may signal a possible heart attack.

Xylocaine HCl is also given in an epidural (spinal block) to reduce the discomfort of contractions during labor.

Xylocaine HCl may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.