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Tekamlo

aliskiren / amlodipine
Used for Hypertension
Used for Hypertension

Tekamlo (aliskiren / amlodipine) is a combination medication used to treat high blood pressure. It contains two medications that work to lower your blood pressure by relaxing your blood vessels. Tekamlo (aliskiren / amlodipine) is no longer available because it has been discontinued.

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Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
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Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Last reviewed on December 13, 2021
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What is Tekamlo (aliskiren / amlodipine)?

How Tekamlo (aliskiren / amlodipine) works

Drug Facts

Common BrandsTekamlo (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassDirect renin inhibitor / Calcium channel blocker
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
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Frequently asked questions about Tekamlo (aliskiren / amlodipine)

What is Tekamlo (aliskiren / amlodipine)?
Tekamlo (aliskiren / amlodipine) is a combination of two medications that work together to treat high blood pressure. Aliskiren is a direct renin inhibitor –– it blocks a substance in your body called renin that normally causes your blood vessels to tighten and raise your blood pressure. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that works to relax your blood vessels, resulting in lower blood pressure.
Is Tekamlo (aliskiren / amlodipine) still available?
No, Tekamlo (aliskiren / amlodipine) has been discontinued and is no longer available.
Why was Tekamlo (aliskiren / amlodipine) discontinued?
It's not completely clear why the manufacturer (Novartis) discontinued Tekamlo (aliskiren / amlodipine). But it might've been a precautionary measure related to the FDA's safety warning for blood pressure medications containing aliskiren with ACE inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril (Prinivil)) and ARBs (e.g., losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan)). This safety warning came from a study that showed a higher risk of kidney problems, high potassium levels, and low blood pressure in certain people taking aliskiren along with an ACE inhibitor or ARB to treat high blood pressure compared to people taking an ACE inhibitor or ARB alone. This study led Novartis to discontinue their aliskiren-containing combination medication Valturna (aliskiren / valsartan).
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Interactions between Tekamlo (aliskiren / amlodipine) and other drugs

Tekamlo (aliskiren / amlodipine) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Tekamlo (aliskiren / amlodipine). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

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