Hydrochlorothiazide and captopril and Nexavar

• Generic Name: captopril / hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Capozide 25/15, Capozide 25/25, Capozide 50/15, Capozide 50/25

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

Captopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Captopril lowers blood pressure and also relieves symptoms of fluid retention.

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

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

• Generic Name: sorafenib
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Nexavar

Nexavar (sorafenib) is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Nexavar is used to treat liver cancer, thyroid cancer, or kidney cancer.

It is not known if Nexavar is safe and effective in children.