Hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone and Promacta (Eltrombopag Powder for Suspension)

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

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

Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic that also prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low.

Hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone is a combination medicine used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or a kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome. This medication also treats high blood pressure (hypertension).

Do not use hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone for any condition that has not been checked by your doctor.

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

• Generic Name: eltrombopag
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Promacta

• It is used to raise platelet counts.
• It is used to treat immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).
• It is used to treat aplastic anemia.