Bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline and Tekamlo

• Generic Name: bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pylera

Bismuth subcitrate potassium is a mineral. Metronidazole and tetracycline are antibiotics that fight bacteria in the body.

Bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline (Pylera) is a combination medicine used to treat peptic ulcer (duodenal ulcer) with Helicobacter pylori infection. Pylera is usually given together with omeprazole (Prilosec).

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

• Generic Name: aliskiren / amlodipine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Tekamlo

Tekamlo contains a combination of aliskiren and amlodipine. 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.

Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Tekamlo is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

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