Complement C1 esterase inhibitor and Dyazide

• Generic Name: C1 esterase inhibitor (human)
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Berinert, Cinryze, Haegarda, Ruconest

Complement C1 esterase inhibitor is a man-made form of a protein in blood that helps control swelling in the body. People with a condition called hereditary angioedema do not have enough of this protein. Hereditary angioedema can cause attacks of swelling and symptoms such as stomach problems or trouble breathing.

Complement C1 esterase inhibitor is used in people with hereditary angioedema. Berinert is used to treat attacks of angioedema. Cinryze and Haegarda are used to prevent attacks of angioedema.

Complement C1 esterase inhibitor may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25

Dyazide contains a combination of hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic that also prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low.

Dyazide is used to treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension).

Dyazide is usually given to people in whom other diuretics have caused hypokalemia (low potassium levels in your blood).