Hydrochlorothiazide and aliskiren and Makena Auto-Injector

• Generic Name: aliskiren / hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tekturna HCT

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

Aliskiren is an anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) medication. It works by decreasing substances in the body that narrow blood vessels and raise blood pressure.

Hydrochlorothiazide and aliskiren is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Hydrochlorothiazide and aliskiren may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: hydroxyprogesterone
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Makena, Makena Auto-Injector, Hylutin, Delta-Lutin, Duralutin, Hyprogesterone, Prodrox

Hydroxyprogesterone is a form of progestin, a manmade form of a female hormone called progesterone.

Hydroxyprogesterone is used to lower the risk of premature birth in a woman who has already had one premature baby. Hydroxyprogesterone will not stop premature labor that has already begun.

Hydroxyprogesterone is not for use in women who are pregnant with more than one baby (twins, triplets, etc).

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