Hydrochlorothiazide and methyldopa and Pegloticase

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / methyldopa
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Aldoril 15, Aldoril 25, Aldoril D30, Aldoril D50

Methyldopa lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood. This allows your blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax (widen) and your heart to beat more slowly and easily.

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

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

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

• Generic Name: pegloticase
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Krystexxa

Pegloticase is an enzyme that metabolizes uric acid into a harmless chemical that is eliminated from the body in urine.

Pegloticase is used to treat chronic gout. Pegloticase is usually given after other gout medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.

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