Altace Tablets and Lotriderm Topical

• Generic Name: ramipril
• Dosage Forms: capsule, tablet
• Other Brand Names: Altace

Altace (ramipril) is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.

Altace is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Altace is also used to treat congestive heart failure.

• Generic Name: betamethasone / clotrimazole topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lotrisone

Clotrimazole and betamethasone topical combination is used to treat fungus infections. Clotrimazole works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Betamethasone, a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid), is used to help relieve redness, swelling, itching, and other discomfort of fungus infections.

Clotrimazole and betamethasone topical cream or lotion is applied to the skin to treat:

• Ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot),
• Ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and
• Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.