Diovan HCT and Spiriva Handihaler

• 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: tiotropium
• Dosage Forms: inhalation powder, oral capsule
• Other Brand Names: Spiriva Handihaler, Spiriva Respimat, Spiriva, Spiriva Respimat 30 Dose, Spiriva Respimat 14 Dose, Spiriva Respimat 28 ACT, Spiriva Respimat 60 ACT, Spiriva Respimat 10 ACT

• It is used to treat COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
• This medicine is not to be used to treat intense flare-ups of shortness of breath. Use a rescue inhaler. Talk with the doctor.