Hytrin capsules and Zelnorm

• Generic Name: terazosin
• Dosage Forms: Tablets, capsules
• Other Brand Names: Hytrin

Hytrin (terazosin) is in a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. Hytrin 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.

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

Hytrin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tegaserod
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Zelnorm

Zelnorm increases the action of a chemical called serotonin in the intestines. This speeds the movement of stools through the bowels.

Zelnorm is used to treat severe, chronic, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women under 65 years of age who have constipation (and not diarrhea) as their main bowel problem.

Zelnorm may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.