Hydrochlorothiazide and methyldopa and Ramucirumab

• 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: ramucirumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cyramza

Ramucirumab is used to treat stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, or non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Ramucirumab may be given alone or in combination with other cancer medicines.

Ramucirumab is usually given after other treatments have failed.

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