Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan and Isentress

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / valsartan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diovan HCT

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

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

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

Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan is usually given after other blood pressure medicines have been tried without success.

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

• Generic Name: raltegravir
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated; tablet, chewable; oral granules for suspension
• Other Brand Names: Isentress, Isentress HD

Isentress (raltegravir) belongs to a group of antiretroviral drugs that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.

Isentress is medication used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Isentress is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Raltegravir is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 6.6 pounds (3 kilograms).