DRUG INDEX
GENERIC NAME: captopril and hydrochlorothiazide BRAND NAME: Capozide
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Capozide is a combination of captopril (Capoten) and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor and a diuretic (water pill) used in the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure . For more information please see captopril and hydrochlorothiazide .
GENERIC AVAILABLE: no
PRESCRIPTION: yes
PREPARATIONS: Tablets: 25mg captopril and 15mg hydrochlorothiazide; 25mg captopril and 25mg hydrochlorothiazide; 50mg captopril and 15mg hydrochlorothiazide; 50mg captopril and 25mg hydrochlorothiazide.
STORAGE: Tablets should be stored at room temperature, 15-30°C (59-86°F).
PRESCRIBED FOR: Capozide is used to treat high blood pressure. It also can be used to treat congestive heart failure.
DOSING: Capozide usually is taken two or three times daily.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Please see captopril and hydrochlorothiazide .
PREGNANCY: Please see captopril and hydrochlorothiazide .
NURSING MOTHERS: Please see captopril and hydrochlorothiazide .
SIDE EFFECTS: Please see Please see captopril and hydrochlorothiazide .
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