Hydrochlorothiazide and candesartan and Stiolto Respimat

• Generic Name: candesartan / hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Atacand HCT

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

Candesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Candesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

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

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

• Generic Name: olodaterol / tiotropium
• Dosage Forms: spray, metered
• Other Brand Names: Stiolto Respimat, Stiolto Respimat 28 ACT, Stiolto Respimat 60 ACT, Stiolto Respimat 10 ACT

Stiolto Respima containes a combination of olodaterol and tiotropium. Olodaterol is a long-acting bronchodilator. Tiotropium is an anticholinergic. These medications work by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

Stiolto Respimat is used to prevent airflow obstruction and reduce flare-ups in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.

Stiolto Respimat will not treat a bronchospasm attack that has already begun.

Stiolto Respimat is for use only in people with COPD and should not be used to treat asthma.