What is Tekturna HCT used for?

This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains 2 medications: aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide. Aliskiren works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Does Tekturna cause cough?

SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, lightheadedness, cough, diarrhea, or tiredness may occur. If any of these effects persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

What kind of drug is Tekturna?

Tekturna is the first FDA-approved drug in a new class of high blood pressure drugs called renin inhibitors. The kidneys make renin, an enzyme, to help regulate blood pressure. Renin can raise blood pressure. Tekturna, taken once daily by mouth, blocks that process.

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 tekturna a diuretic?

Tekturna HCT (aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide) is a combination of an anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) medication and a thiazide diuretic (water pill) used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Does hydrochlorothiazide cross the placenta?

Hydrochlorothiazide crosses the placental but not the blood-brain barrier and is excreted in breast milk.

How long does it take Tekturna to work?

It may take 2 weeks before you get the full benefit of this medication. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens (your blood pressure readings remain high or increase).

Is Tekturna safe?

Risk Summary. Tekturna can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death [see Clinical Considerations].

Is tekturna safe?

Is there a generic drug for Tekturna?

PDL BioPharma has announced the availability of an authorized generic version of Tekturna (aliskiren hemifumarate; Noden Pharma). Tekturna, a direct renin inhibitor, is indicated for the treatment of hypertension in patients aged 6 years and older.

Is Hydrochlorothiazide a controlled substance?

Hydrochlorothiazide 100 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

What kind of medication is Tekturna HCT used for?

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. Tekturna HCT is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Tekturna HCT may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Are there any side effects to taking Tekturna?

Tekturna HCT side effects. severe skin reaction – fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

What to do if you have low blood pressure while taking Tekturna?

You may have very low blood pressure while taking Tekturna HCT. Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting or diarrhea, or if you feel light-headed. It may take up to 4 weeks before your blood pressure improves. Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.