Amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan and Aranesp

• Generic Name: amlodipine / hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tribenzor

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.

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

Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan is usually given after other blood pressure medicines have been tried without successful treatment.

Amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and olmesartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: darbepoetin alfa
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Aranesp, Aranesp SureClick, Aranesp Albumin Free, Aranesp SingleJect

Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) is a man-made form of a protein that helps your body produce red blood cells. This protein may be reduced when you have kidney failure or use certain medications. When fewer red blood cells are produced, you can develop a condition called anemia.

Aranesp is used to treat anemia caused by chemotherapy or chronic kidney disease.