Hydrochlorothiazide and amiloride and Xermelo

• 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: telotristat
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Xermelo

Xermelo works by blocking the production of serotonin in the body. In people who have carcinoid syndrome, serotonin is over-produced and causes symptoms of diarrhea or frequent bowel movements, stomach pain, and flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).

Xermelo is used to treat carcinoid syndrome diarrhea.

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