Amlodipine and valsartan and Tekturna HCT

• Generic Name: amlodipine / valsartan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Exforge

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist.

Amlodipine 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.

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

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

• Generic Name: aliskiren / hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Tekturna HCT

Tekturna HCT contains a combination of hydrochlorothiazide and aliskiren. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Aliskiren is an anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) medication. It works by decreasing substances in the body that narrow blood vessels and raise blood pressure.

Tekturna HCT is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

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