Claritin and Corzide 80/5

• Generic Name: loratadine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Alavert, Claritin, Claritin Reditab, Clear-Atadine, Dimetapp ND, Ohm Allergy Relief, QlearQuil All Day & Night, Tavist ND, Wal-itin

Claritin (loratadine) is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Claritin is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Claritin is also used to treat skin hives and itching in people with chronic skin reactions.

• Generic Name: bendroflumethiazide / nadolol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Corzide 40/5, Corzide 80/5, Corzide

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

Nadolol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Corzide 80/5 is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Corzide 80/5 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.