Accuretic and Slo-Niacin

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / quinapril
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Accuretic, Quinaretic

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Quinapril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Quinapril lowers blood pressure and also relieves symptoms of fluid retention.

Accuretic is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

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

• Generic Name: niacin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: B-3-50, B3-500-Gr, Niacin SR, Niacor, Niaspan ER, Slo-Niacin

Slo-Niacin is used to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides, and increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).

Slo-Niacin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.