Diovan HCT and Dorzolamide and Timolol Ophthalmic Solution

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

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

Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

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

Diovan HCT is usually given after other blood pressure medicines have been tried without success.

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

• Generic Name: dorzolamide / timolol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Cosopt, Cosopt PF

Dorzolamide ophthalmic reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

Timolol ophthalmic is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the eye.

Dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination medicine used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.

Dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.