Hydrochlorothiazide Capsules and Secukinumab

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Aquazide H, HydroDIURIL, Microzide,

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

HCTZ treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney disorders, or edema caused by taking steroids or estrogen. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

HCTZ may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: secukinumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cosentyx, Cosentyx Sensoready Pen

Secukinumab is an immunosuppressant that is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, active psoriatic arthritis, or active ankylosing spondylitis.

Secukinumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.