Generic Uniretic

Several companies manufacture a generic Uniretic (moexipril/HCTZ) product, including Paddock Laboratories, Inc., Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Glenmark Generics, Inc. The United States Food and Drug Administration has determined that the generic versions of Uniretic are equivalent to the brand-name drug. However, generic medications can have different inactive ingredients than the brand-name product, which may cause problems for some people.

Can I Buy Generic Uniretic?

Uniretic® (moexipril/HCTZ) is a prescription medication used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It is a combination of two high blood pressure medications: moexipril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor for short), and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), a diuretic or "water pill."
 
Uniretic is made by UCB, Inc. The patent for this medication has expired, and it is available as a generic drug.
 

Available Strengths

Generic Uniretic tablets are available in the following strengths:
 
  • Moexipril/HCTZ 7.5 mg/12.5 mg -- 7.5 mg of moexipril and 12.5 mg of HCTZ
  • Moexipril/HCTZ 15 mg/12.5 mg -- 15 mg of moexipril and 12.5 mg of HCTZ
  • Moexipril/HCTZ 15 mg/25 mg -- 15 mg of moexipril and 25 mg of HCTZ.
 

Who Makes Generic Uniretic?

Generic Uniretic is made by several different companies, including:
 
 
  • Paddock Laboratories, Inc.
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals
  • Glenmark Generics, Inc.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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