Hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene and Imdur

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25

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

Triamterene 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 triamterene is a combination medicine used to treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension).

hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene is usually given to people in whom other diuretics have caused hypokalemia (low potassium levels in your blood).

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

• Generic Name: isosorbide mononitrate
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Imdur, Monoket, ISMO

Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate) is a nitrate that dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.

Imdur is an extended release tablet used to prevent angina attacks (chest pain).

Imdur will not treat an angina attack that has already begun.