Hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan and Rifadin IV Intravenous

• 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: rifampin
• Dosage Forms: powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Rifadin IV, Rifadin, Rimactane

Rifampin injection is used together with other medicines to treat tuberculosis (TB) infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines called antibiotics and works to kill or prevent the growth of TB. However, rifampin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.