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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Tekturna

Tekturna has 18 Side Effects total
9 are Life Threatening
0 Occur Most Frequently
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Uses of Tekturna
 
Tekturna is also known by the generic name Aliskiren


USES:
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Aliskiren works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.


Tekturna has 9 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tekturna
Critical Seriousness - Fluid Accumulation Around the Eye - Periorbital Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tekturna
Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tekturna
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tekturna
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hyperkalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tekturna
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood - Hyperuricemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tekturna
Critical Seriousness - Kidney Stone is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tekturna
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tekturna
Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tekturna
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Tekturna has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 

Tekturna Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Tekturna has interactions of severe seriousness with 25 drug(s):
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Cardioquin. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Cin-Quin. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Cyclosporine. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Cyclosporine Modified. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Dextromethorphan-Quinidine. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Gengraf. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Neoral. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Nuedexta. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Quin-G. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Quin-Tab. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Quinadure. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Quinagen Duratab. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Quinaglute Dura-Tabs. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Quinalan. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Quinatime. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Quing-G. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Quinidex Extentabs. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Quinidine Gluconate. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Quinidine Polygalacturonate. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Quinidine Sulfate. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Quinitime. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Quinora. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Sandimmune. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Sangcya. Click here to see them
Tekturna has 1 severe interactions with Sk-Quinidine Sulfate. Click here to see them

Tekturna has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Tekturna has interactions of moderate seriousness with 22 drug(s).

Tekturna has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Tekturna has 7 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Tekturna.

Tekturna Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Angioedema - Giant Hives is a contraindication of Tekturna.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Tekturna.

Relative Contraindications 

Hyperkalemia - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Tekturna.

Hyponatremia - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood is a contraindication of Tekturna.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Tekturna.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Tekturna.

Contraindication Warnings 

Renal Disease with Moderate to Severe Function Impairment - Moderate to Severe Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Tekturna.

Tekturna has 4 related brands and strengths:
 
Aliskiren 150 Mg Tab

Aliskiren 300 Mg Tab

Tekturna 150 Mg Tab

Tekturna 300 Mg Tab

Tekturna - Symptoms of overdose may include
fainting, severe dizziness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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