Aliskiren

Generic name: aliskiren [ a-LIS-ke-rin ]
Brand name: Tekturna
Dosage form: oral tablet (150 mg; 300 mg)
Drug class:Renin inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 20, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is aliskiren?

Aliskiren is blood pressure medicine. 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 not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking aliskiren and tell your doctor right away.

If you have diabetes, do not use aliskiren together with certain heart or blood pressure medicines (such as Avalide, Benicar, Byvalson, Cozaar, Hyzaar, Diovan, Exforge, Lotrel, Monopril, Vasotec, Vasoretic, Zestoretic, and many others).

Before taking this medicine

You should not take aliskiren if you are allergic to it.

If you have diabetes, do not use aliskiren together with certain heart or blood pressure medicines, such as:

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