Aliskiren, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide triple combination for hypertension

Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2012 Mar;10(3):293-303. Aliskiren, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide triple combination for hypertension. Judd E, Jaimes EA. Source University of Alabama at Birmingham, Vascular Biology and Hypertension Program, 115 Community Health Services Building, 933 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL, USA. Abstract Cardiovascular-related morbidity and mortality is linked to hypertension with proportional gains in cardiovascular risk factor reduction with the lowering of blood pressure. Clinical trial data has shown that attaining goal blood pressure requires, for most patients, at least two antihypertensive medications, with a significant proportion requiring regimens of three or more medications. Single-pill triple combinations have returned to the market following results of increased efficacy and adherence over dual- and mono-therapy. The combination of aliskiren, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide is a rational choice for combination therapy and recent studies suggest that it is safe and effective in lowering blood pressure in patients who fail dual combination therapy.