Capozide and Cerdelga

• Generic Name: captopril / hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: Tablets, USP
• Other Brand Names: Capozide 25/15, Capozide 25/25, Capozide 50/15, Capozide 50/25

Capoten (captopril) is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.

Capoten is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, kidney problems caused by diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack.

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

• Generic Name: eliglustat
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Cerdelga

Cerdelga (eliglustat) reduces the formation of a certain protein in the body in people with type 1 Gaucher disease>.

Gaucher disease is a genetic condition in which the body lacks the enzyme needed to break down certain fatty materials (lipids). Lipids can build up in the body, causing symptoms such as easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, anemia, bone or joint pain, enlarged liver or spleen, or weakened bones that are easily fractured.

Cerdelga is used to treat mild to moderate type 1 Gaucher disease in adults. It is used only if a specific liver enzyme (2D6) in your body breaks down or metabolizes drugs at a certain rate.

Cerdelga may improve the condition of the liver, spleen, bones, and blood cells in people with Type I Gaucher disease. However, eliglustat is not a cure for this condition.