Hydrochlorothiazide and captopril and Vizimpro

• 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: dacomitinib
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Vizimpro

Vizimpro (dacomitinib) is a prescription medicine used to treat non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastasised).

Vizimpro is given only if your tumor has a specific genetic marker (an abnormal "EGFR" gene).

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