Degarelix and Maxzide

• Generic Name: degarelix
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Firmagon

Degarelix is a man-made form of a protein that reduces the amount of certain hormones in the body, including testosterone.

Degarelix injection is used to treat prostate cancer. It works by decreasing the amount of testosterone in the body, which the tumor needs to grow.

It is not known if degarelix is safe or effective in children.

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

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.

Maxzide is a combination medicine used to treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension).

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

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