Aliskiren: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Labeled uses

Tekturna HCT is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Add-On Therapy A patient whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with aliskiren alone or hydrochlorothiazide alone may be switched to combination therapy with Tekturna HCT. A patient whose blood pressure is controlled with hydrochlorothiazide alone but who experiences hypokalemia may be switched to combination therapy with Tekturna HCT. A patient who experiences dose-limiting adverse reactions on either component alone may be switched to Tekturna HCT  containing a lower dose of that component in combination with the other to achieve similar blood pressure reductions. Replacement Therapy Tekturna HCT may be substituted for the titrated components. Initial Therapy Tekturna HCT may be used as initial therapy in patients who are likely to need multiple drugs to achieve their blood pressure goals.  The choice of Tekturna HCT as initial therapy should be based on an assessment of potential benefits and risks. Patients with Stage 2 hypertension are at a relatively high risk for cardiovascular events (such as strokes, heart attacks, and heart failure), kidney failure, and vision problems, so prompt treatment is clinical…