Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets and Miacalcin

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• 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: calcitonin
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Fortical, Miacalcin Nasal, Miacalcin

Miacalcin (calcitonin) is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the thyroid gland.

Miacalcin nasal spray is used to treat osteoporosis in women who have been in menopause for at least 5 years. It should be used along with adequate calcium and vitamin D intake.

Miacalcin nasal spray should be reserved for patients for whom alternative treatments are not suitable e.g. patients where other therapies are not suitable or for patients who are intolerant or unwilling to use other treatments.