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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 .
Last Editorial Review: 6/6/1999 7:17:00 PM





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