Hydrochlorothiazide and amiloride and Yonsa

• 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: abiraterone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Yonsa, Zytiga

Yonsa works by reducing androgen production in the body. Androgens are male hormones that can promote tumor growth in the prostate gland.

Yonsa is used together with steroid medication (prednisone or methylprednisolone) to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Yonsa is used in men whose prostate cancer cannot be treated with surgery or other medicines.

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