Hydralazine and hydrochlorothiazide and West-Decon M

• Generic Name: hydralazine / hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: capsules
• Other Brand Names:

Hydralazine and hydrochlorothiazide combination is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure also may increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.

Hydralazine works by relaxing blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload. The hydrochlorothiazide is a type of medicine known as a thiazide diuretic and helps reduce the amount of water in the body by acting on the kidneys to increase the flow of urine.

Hydralazine and hydrochlorothiazide is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine / phenyltoloxamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Chlorex A, Nalex-A, NoHist-A, West-Decon M, Comhist, Comhist LA, Q-Hist LA, Chlortox, Linhist-LA, C-Hist-SR, Nalex-A SR, Coldex, Rhinacon A

Chlorpheniramine and phenyltoloxamine are antihistamines that reduce the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

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

West-Decon M is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

West-Decon M will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

West-Decon M may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.