Hydrochlorothiazide and amiloride and Rasburicase Intravenous

• Generic Name: amiloride / hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Moduretic 5-50

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

Amiloride is a potassium sparing-diuretic that also prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low.

The combination of hydrochlorothiazide and amiloride is used to treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension).

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

• Generic Name: rasburicase
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Elitek, Fasturtec

Rasburicase injection treats high uric acid blood levels (hyperuricemia) that are caused by cancer treatment. Rasburicase is used in adults and children with certain types of cancer (e.g., leukemia, lymphoma, or solid tumors).

Rasburicase is available only with your doctor's prescription.