Hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril and Tekamlo

• Generic Name: fosinopril / hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Monopril HCT

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Fosinopril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Fosinopril lowers blood pressure and also relieves symptoms of fluid retention.

Hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril 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.