Benicar HCT and Vibativ

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Benicar HCT

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. Olmesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

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

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

• Generic Name: telavancin
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Vibativ

Vibativ (telavancin) is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Vibativ is used to treat severe skin infections. It is also used to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria in a hospital setting, or pneumonia that can develop while using a ventilator (artificial breathing machine).

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