Hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan and Olsalazine Sodium

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Benicar HCT

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

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

Hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan is a combination medicine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

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

• Generic Name: olsalazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dipentum

Used to maintain clinical remission in patients who are intolerant of sulfasalazine.

May be beneficial in the management of Crohn’s disease involving the colon.