FIRST-Progesterone VGS 200 and Tekamlo

• Generic Name: progesterone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: First Progesterone MC10, Menopause Formula Progesterone, Prometrium, Crinone, Endometrin, FIRST-Progesterone VGS 200, Prochieve

Progesterone is a female hormone important for ovulation and menstruation. Progesterone causes changes in the lining of your uterus, making it easier for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus at the beginning of pregnancy. Progesterone then helps your body maintain the pregnancy.

FIRST-Progesterone VGS 200 (for use in the vagina) is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not yet reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of progesterone in the body.

FIRST-Progesterone VGS 200 is also used in fertility treatment as part of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) for women unable to get pregnant due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body.

FIRST-Progesterone VGS 200 is also used to prevent overgrowth in the lining of the uterus in postmenopausal women who are receiving estrogen hormone replacement therapy.

FIRST-Progesterone VGS 200 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.