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Tekturna

Generic Name: aliskiren (a LIS ke rin)
Brand Names: Tekturna

What is aliskiren?

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.

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

Aliskiren may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about aliskiren?

Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking aliskiren. Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily while you are taking this medication. Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking aliskiren?

Before using aliskiren, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);

• gout;

• diabetes;

• heart disease; or

• if you are on a low-salt diet.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use aliskiren, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

How should I take aliskiren?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.

You may take aliskiren with or without food, but take it the same way every time.

If you take aliskiren with meals, avoid high-fat foods. They can make it harder for your body to absorb aliskiren.

Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking aliskiren. Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily while you are taking this medication. Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting.

If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of an aliskiren overdose may include feeling light-headed or fainting.

What should I avoid while taking aliskiren?

Aliskiren side effects

• feeling light-headed, fainting;

• nausea with slow uneven heart rate and a weak pulse; or

• swelling around your eyes.

Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:

• stomach pain or upset, diarrhea, heartburn;

• itching or skin rash;

• headache, dizziness, tired feeling;

• back pain, joint pain or swelling; or

• stuffy nose, sore throat, cough.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect aliskiren?

Before taking aliskiren, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

• furosemide (Lasix);

• antibiotics such as clotrimazole (Mycelex Troche), fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), or ketoconazole (Nizoral);

• a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor-Con;

• salt substitutes that contain potassium; or

• a diuretic (water pill) such as amiloride (Midamor), bumetanide (Bumex), chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone), ethacrynic acid (Edecrin), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril), indapamide (Lozol), metolazone (Mykrox, Zarxolyn), spironolactone (Aldactone), triamterene (Dyrenium, Maxzide, Dyazide), torsemide (Demadex).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use aliskiren or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect aliskiren. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has information about aliskiren written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Aliskiren is available with a prescription under the brand name Tekturna. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Tekturna 150 mg--round, light-pink tablet

• Tekturna 300 mg--oval, light-red tablet

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children. Never share your medicines with others and only use this medication for the condition prescribed.
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