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Losartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide
Pronunciation: loe-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Hyzaar
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide can cause injury or even death to a developing fetus when used after the third month of pregnancy. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect that you are pregnant.
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating high blood pressure. It may be used to decrease the risk of stroke in certain patients with high blood pressure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic. The angiotensin II receptor blocker works by relaxing the blood vessels. Exactly how the diuretic works to decrease blood pressure is unknown, but it helps the kidneys to eliminate fluid and sodium from the body.
Do NOT use Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide if:
Pronunciation: loe-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Hyzaar
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide can cause injury or even death to a developing fetus when used after the third month of pregnancy. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect that you are pregnant.
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating high blood pressure. It may be used to decrease the risk of stroke in certain patients with high blood pressure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic. The angiotensin II receptor blocker works by relaxing the blood vessels. Exactly how the diuretic works to decrease blood pressure is unknown, but it helps the kidneys to eliminate fluid and sodium from the body.
Do NOT use Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide if:
Category: L
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Triamterene/ Hydrochlorothiazide
Pronunciation: trye-AM-ter-een/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Examples include Dyazide and Maxzide
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide can increase potassium levels in your body. This is more likely to occur in elderly patients, patients who are severely ill, or patients with kidney problems and diabetes. If not treated, high potassium levels can be fatal. Potassium levels must be closely monitored, especially in people with any of these problems or illnesses. Lab tests will be required, so be sure to keep your appointments. If you develop burning, numbness, or tingling; muscle weakness; tiredness; or an irregular heartbeat, notify your doctor right away.
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure in certain patients. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill), and is a combination of a potassium-sparing diuretic (triamterene) and a thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide). It works by making the kidneys eliminate sodium (salt) and water from the body, which helps to lower blood pressure. The triamterene component helps minimize potassium loss.
Pronunciation: trye-AM-ter-een/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Examples include Dyazide and Maxzide
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide can increase potassium levels in your body. This is more likely to occur in elderly patients, patients who are severely ill, or patients with kidney problems and diabetes. If not treated, high potassium levels can be fatal. Potassium levels must be closely monitored, especially in people with any of these problems or illnesses. Lab tests will be required, so be sure to keep your appointments. If you develop burning, numbness, or tingling; muscle weakness; tiredness; or an irregular heartbeat, notify your doctor right away.
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure in certain patients. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill), and is a combination of a potassium-sparing diuretic (triamterene) and a thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide). It works by making the kidneys eliminate sodium (salt) and water from the body, which helps to lower blood pressure. The triamterene component helps minimize potassium loss.
Category: T
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Lisinopril/ Hydrochlorothiazide
Pronunciation: lye-SIN-oh-pril/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Examples include Prinzide and Zestoretic
Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide may cause injury or death to the fetus if taken during pregnancy. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away.
Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Lowering high blood pressure.
Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combination. It works by removing excess fluid from the body and causing blood vessels to relax or widen.
Do NOT use Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide if:
Pronunciation: lye-SIN-oh-pril/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Examples include Prinzide and Zestoretic
Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide may cause injury or death to the fetus if taken during pregnancy. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away.
Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Lowering high blood pressure.
Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combination. It works by removing excess fluid from the body and causing blood vessels to relax or widen.
Do NOT use Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide if:
Category: L
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Propranolol/ Hydrochlorothiazide
Pronunciation: proe-PRAN-oh-lol/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Propranolol/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Inderide
Do not suddenly stop taking Propranolol/Hydrochlorothiazide without talking with your doctor. Sharp chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and sometimes a heart attack may occur if you suddenly stop Propranolol/Hydrochlorothiazide. The risk may be greater if you have certain types of heart disease. Your doctor should lower your dose over several weeks if you need to stop taking it. This should be done even if you only take Propranolol/Hydrochlorothiazide for high blood pressure. Heart disease is common and you may not know you have it. Limit physical activity while you are lowering your dose. If new or worsened chest pain or other heart problems occur, contact your doctor right away. You may need to start taking Propranolol/Hydrochlorothiazide again.
Propranolol/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating high blood pressure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Propranolol/Hydrochlorothiazide is a beta-blocker and thiazide diuretic combination. The beta-blocker works by decreasing the force and slowing down the heartbeat, helping the heart beat more regularly, and reducing the amount of work the heart has to do. The thiazide diuretic works by removing excess fluid from the body, which helps to decrease blood pressure.
Pronunciation: proe-PRAN-oh-lol/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Propranolol/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Inderide
Do not suddenly stop taking Propranolol/Hydrochlorothiazide without talking with your doctor. Sharp chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and sometimes a heart attack may occur if you suddenly stop Propranolol/Hydrochlorothiazide. The risk may be greater if you have certain types of heart disease. Your doctor should lower your dose over several weeks if you need to stop taking it. This should be done even if you only take Propranolol/Hydrochlorothiazide for high blood pressure. Heart disease is common and you may not know you have it. Limit physical activity while you are lowering your dose. If new or worsened chest pain or other heart problems occur, contact your doctor right away. You may need to start taking Propranolol/Hydrochlorothiazide again.
Propranolol/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating high blood pressure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Propranolol/Hydrochlorothiazide is a beta-blocker and thiazide diuretic combination. The beta-blocker works by decreasing the force and slowing down the heartbeat, helping the heart beat more regularly, and reducing the amount of work the heart has to do. The thiazide diuretic works by removing excess fluid from the body, which helps to decrease blood pressure.
Category: P
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Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide
Pronunciation: val-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Diovan HCT
Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide may cause birth defects or fetal death if you take it while you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away.
Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating high blood pressure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide is an angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic combination. The angiotensin II receptor blocker works by relaxing the blood vessels. Exactly how the diuretic works to decrease blood pressure is not known, but it helps the kidneys to eliminate fluid and sodium from the body.
Do NOT use Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide if:
Pronunciation: val-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Diovan HCT
Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide may cause birth defects or fetal death if you take it while you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away.
Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating high blood pressure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide is an angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic combination. The angiotensin II receptor blocker works by relaxing the blood vessels. Exactly how the diuretic works to decrease blood pressure is not known, but it helps the kidneys to eliminate fluid and sodium from the body.
Do NOT use Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide if:
Category: V
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Quinapril/ Hydrochlorothiazide
Pronunciation: KWIN-a-pril/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Examples include Accuretic and Quinaretic
When used during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide can cause injury or death to the fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away.
Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating high blood pressure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combination. It works by causing blood vessels to relax (widen) and increasing the excretion of excess fluid, which lowers blood pressure.
Do NOT use Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide if:
Pronunciation: KWIN-a-pril/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Examples include Accuretic and Quinaretic
When used during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide can cause injury or death to the fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away.
Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating high blood pressure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combination. It works by causing blood vessels to relax (widen) and increasing the excretion of excess fluid, which lowers blood pressure.
Do NOT use Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide if:
Category: Q
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Metoprolol/ Hydrochlorothiazide
Pronunciation: MET-oh-PROE-lol/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Metoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Lopressor HCT
Do not suddenly stop taking Metoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide. Sharp chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and sometimes heart attack may occur if you suddenly stop taking Metoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide. The risk may be greater if you have certain types of heart disease. Your doctor should slowly lower your dose over several weeks if you need to stop taking it. This should be done even if you only take Metoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide for high blood pressure. Heart disease is common and you may not know you have it. Limit physical activity while you are lowering your dose. If new or worsened chest pain or other heart problems occur, contact your doctor right away. You may need to start taking Metoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide again.
Metoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating high blood pressure.
Metoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent (beta-blocker) and diuretic combination. It works by decreasing the force and slowing down the heartbeat, helping the heart beat more regularly, and reducing the amount of work the heart has to do. It also increases the elimination of excess fluid, which helps to decrease blood pressure.
Pronunciation: MET-oh-PROE-lol/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Metoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Lopressor HCT
Do not suddenly stop taking Metoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide. Sharp chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and sometimes heart attack may occur if you suddenly stop taking Metoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide. The risk may be greater if you have certain types of heart disease. Your doctor should slowly lower your dose over several weeks if you need to stop taking it. This should be done even if you only take Metoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide for high blood pressure. Heart disease is common and you may not know you have it. Limit physical activity while you are lowering your dose. If new or worsened chest pain or other heart problems occur, contact your doctor right away. You may need to start taking Metoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide again.
Metoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating high blood pressure.
Metoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent (beta-blocker) and diuretic combination. It works by decreasing the force and slowing down the heartbeat, helping the heart beat more regularly, and reducing the amount of work the heart has to do. It also increases the elimination of excess fluid, which helps to decrease blood pressure.
Category: M
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Methyldopa/ Hydrochlorothiazide
Pronunciation: meth-ill-DOE-pa/hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Methyldopa/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Aldoril
Methyldopa/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating high blood pressure.
Methyldopa/Hydrochlorothiazide is an antihypertensive and thiazide diuretic combination. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels and by making the kidneys eliminate sodium (salt) and water from the body, which helps to lower blood pressure.
Do NOT use Methyldopa/Hydrochlorothiazide if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Methyldopa/Hydrochlorothiazide or to other sulfonamide-derived drugs
you have severe liver disease (eg, acute hepatitis, cirrhosis), previous liver problems due to methyldopa, adrenal gland problems (eg, pheochromocytoma), or an inability to urinate
Pronunciation: meth-ill-DOE-pa/hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Methyldopa/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Aldoril
Methyldopa/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating high blood pressure.
Methyldopa/Hydrochlorothiazide is an antihypertensive and thiazide diuretic combination. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels and by making the kidneys eliminate sodium (salt) and water from the body, which helps to lower blood pressure.
Do NOT use Methyldopa/Hydrochlorothiazide if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Methyldopa/Hydrochlorothiazide or to other sulfonamide-derived drugs
you have severe liver disease (eg, acute hepatitis, cirrhosis), previous liver problems due to methyldopa, adrenal gland problems (eg, pheochromocytoma), or an inability to urinate
Category: M
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Irbesartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide
Pronunciation: IR-be-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Avalide
Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide can cause injury or even death to a developing fetus when used after the third month of pregnancy. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect that you are pregnant.
Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating high blood pressure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic. The angiotensin II receptor blocker works by relaxing the blood vessels. Exactly how the diuretic works to decrease blood pressure is unknown, but it helps the kidneys to eliminate fluid and sodium from the body.
Do NOT use Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide if:
Pronunciation: IR-be-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Generic Name: Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Avalide
Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide can cause injury or even death to a developing fetus when used after the third month of pregnancy. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect that you are pregnant.
Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating high blood pressure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic. The angiotensin II receptor blocker works by relaxing the blood vessels. Exactly how the diuretic works to decrease blood pressure is unknown, but it helps the kidneys to eliminate fluid and sodium from the body.
Do NOT use Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide if:
Category: I
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Hydrochlorothiazide/ Timolol
Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide/Timolol (hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide/TIM-oh-lole)
Brand Name: Timolide
Do not suddenly stop taking Hydrochlorothiazide/Timolol. Sharp chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and sometimes heart attack may occur if you suddenly stop Hydrochlorothiazide/Timolol. The risk may be greater if you have certain types of heart disease. Your doctor should slowly lower your dose over several weeks if you need to stop taking it. This should be done even if you only take Hydrochlorothiazide/Timolol for high blood pressure. Heart disease is common and you may not know you have it. Limit physical activity while you are lowering your dose. If new or worsened chest pain or other heart problems occur, contact your doctor right away. You may need to start taking Hydrochlorothiazide/Timolol again.
Hydrochlorothiazide/Timolol is used for:
Treating high blood pressure.
Hydrochlorothiazide/Timolol is a beta-blocker and diuretic combination. It works by decreasing the force and slowing down the heartbeat, helping the heart beat more regularly and reducing the amount of work the heart has to do. It also increases the elimination of excessive fluid, which helps to decrease blood pressure.
Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide/Timolol (hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide/TIM-oh-lole)
Brand Name: Timolide
Do not suddenly stop taking Hydrochlorothiazide/Timolol. Sharp chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and sometimes heart attack may occur if you suddenly stop Hydrochlorothiazide/Timolol. The risk may be greater if you have certain types of heart disease. Your doctor should slowly lower your dose over several weeks if you need to stop taking it. This should be done even if you only take Hydrochlorothiazide/Timolol for high blood pressure. Heart disease is common and you may not know you have it. Limit physical activity while you are lowering your dose. If new or worsened chest pain or other heart problems occur, contact your doctor right away. You may need to start taking Hydrochlorothiazide/Timolol again.
Hydrochlorothiazide/Timolol is used for:
Treating high blood pressure.
Hydrochlorothiazide/Timolol is a beta-blocker and diuretic combination. It works by decreasing the force and slowing down the heartbeat, helping the heart beat more regularly and reducing the amount of work the heart has to do. It also increases the elimination of excessive fluid, which helps to decrease blood pressure.
Category: H
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