What is aliskiren 150 mg used for?

What is aliskiren 150 mg used for?

Aliskiren is used alone or in combination with some medications to treat high blood pressure. Aliskiren is in a class of medications called direct renin inhibitors. It works by decreasing certain natural chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood vessels relax and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

Is Tekturna a good blood pressure medication?

The FDA says Tekturna’s effectiveness in lowering blood pressure was demonstrated in six clinical trials that included more than 2,000 people with mild to moderate hypertension. Patients either got Tekturna or a sugar pill (placebo).

What is the drug Tekturna used for?

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Aliskiren works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. It belongs to a class of drugs known as direct renin inhibitors.

What are the side effects of Tekturna?

Common side effects of Tekturna include:

• upset stomach,
• heartburn,
• diarrhea,
• lightheadedness,
• cough,
• itching or skin rash,
• headache,
• dizziness,

Is Tekturna safe?

IMPORTANT WARNING: TEKTURNA or TEKTURNA HCT can cause harm or death to an unborn baby. Talk to your doctor about other ways to lower your blood pressure if you plan to become pregnant. If you get pregnant, stop taking TEKTURNA or TEKTURNA HCT and tell your doctor right away.

How much does Tekturna cost?

Tekturna is a Direct Renin Inhibitors class prescription that is produced by NODEN PHARMA USA. The typical retail price for Tekturna is $352.15 per 30, 300MG Tablet, but you can pay only $38.54 when you use your SingleCare prescription drug discount card to get the Tekturna coupon.

Is Tekturna a blood thinner?

TEKTURNA targets a chemical in the body called renin. Renin starts a process in the body that causes your blood vessels to narrow and raises your blood pressure. TEKTURNA is the only direct renin inhibitor approved for use in the United States.

Is Tekturna still on the market?

Though Tekturna alone remains on the market, the FDA contraindicated the use of this medication for patients with diabetes that are currently taking angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).

Is there a generic drug for Tekturna?

Aliskiren (Tekturna) is available as a generic medication and may be significantly cheaper compared to the brand version.