Tekturna is a prescription drug licensed to treat high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web article provides a complete overview of Tekturna, including information on how this medication works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Common side effects of Tekturna include diarrhea, a rash, and coughing. This page from the eMedTV library discusses some of the common and serious Tekturna side effects, including information on how frequently they occur in people taking the drug.
As this eMedTV article explains, clinical studies have shown that approximately 1 percent of people who were taking Tekturna for high blood pressure reported a cough. Tekturna, however, is less likely than ACE inhibitors to cause coughing.
Tekturna is used for controlling high blood pressure in adults. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at Tekturna uses, including detailed information on how this drug works and why it is not approved for use in children.
For treating high blood pressure, the recommended starting Tekturna dosage is 150 mg once daily. This eMedTV resource explains how your healthcare provider will determine your dosage and also offers helpful tips on when and how to take the drug.
ACE inhibitors, potassium, and cyclosporine are some of the drugs that can interact with Tekturna. This eMedTV segment discusses these and other Tekturna drug interactions, including information on the negative effects that can occur as a result.
As this eMedTV page explains, you should not take Tekturna if you are pregnant or have certain allergies. This page offers a detailed look at other Tekturna warnings and precautions, including what to tell your doctor before taking the medication.
You should seek immediate medical care if you believe you have overdosed on Tekturna (aliskiren). This eMedTV Web page discusses factors that may affect a Tekturna overdose and describes possible treatment options that are available.
Pregnant women should not use Tekturna (aliskiren), as this drug could cause serious problems in a fetus. This eMedTV page outlines these problems (such as birth defects) and explains what to do if you are taking Tekturna and pregnancy occurs.
This eMedTV resource explains that although it is not known if Tekturna (aliskiren) passes through breast milk in humans, it does pass through breast milk in rats. This article also explains what to do if you are taking Tekturna and breastfeeding.
There are no generic Tekturna (aliskiren) products available in the United States at this time. This eMedTV resource offers information on when a generic version may become available and explains the difference between Tekturna and aliskiren.
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