Exforge HCT and Lortuss LQ

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

Exforge HCT contains a combination of amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.

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 that keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Exforge HCT is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Exforge HCT is usually given after other blood pressure medicines have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.

• Generic Name: doxylamine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lortuss LQ

Doxylamine 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.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Lortuss LQ is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

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