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Indications

Tekturna HCT is a prescription medication used for the treatment of hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, in adults.

Tekturna HCT is a combination medication that contains two active ingredients: aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide.

Aliskiren is a direct renin inhibitor, which means it blocks the action of renin, an enzyme involved in the production of a substance called angiotensin II. Angiotensin II causes blood vessels to narrow and promotes the release of aldosterone, a hormone that increases salt and water retention. By inhibiting renin, aliskiren helps to relax and widen blood vessels, reducing blood pressure.

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic, commonly known as a “water pill.” It works by increasing the amount of urine produced, which helps to remove excess salt and water from the body. This, in turn, helps to lower blood pressure.

Use and Dosage

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using this product and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. You may take this medication with or without food, but it is important to choose one way and take this medication the same way with every dose. High-fat foods may decrease how well this drug is absorbed by the body, so it is best to avoid taking this medication with a high-fat meal. Also, if you take this drug too close to bedtime, you may need to wake up to urinate. It is best to take this medication at least 4 hours before your bedtime.

Do not take it with fruit juices (such as apple, grapefruit, or orange) since they may decrease the absorption of this drug.

If you also take certain drugs to lower your cholesterol (bile acid-binding resins such as cholestyramine, and colestipol), take aliskiren/hydrochlorothiazide at least 4 hours before or at least 4 to 6 hours after these medications.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. It may take up to 4 weeks before you get the full benefit of this drug.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens (your blood pressure readings remain high or increase).

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Tekturna HCT (hives, vomiting, severe stomach pain, dizziness, difficulty breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out
• Little or no urination
• Eye pain or vision problems
• High potassium level – nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, or loss of movement
• Low potassium level – leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness or limp feeling
• Low sodium level – headache, confusion, slurred speech, severe weakness, vomiting, loss of coordination, or feeling unsteady
• Lupus-like symptoms – muscle or joint pain, fever, and a rash or patchy skin color that worsens in sunlight

Common Tekturna HCT side effects may include:

• Dizziness or tired feeling
• High potassium
• Cough
• Joint pain
• Diarrhea
• Flu symptoms (fever, chills, or body aches)

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Cautions

• Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to aliskiren or hydrochlorothiazide; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, untreated electrolytes imbalance (such as high/low potassium, low magnesium, and high calcium), gout, lupus, and skin cancer.
• This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).
• Severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting can increase the risk of lightheadedness or dehydration. Report prolonged diarrhea or vomiting to your doctor. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of fluids unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
• If you have diabetes, this product may affect your blood sugar. Check your blood sugar regularly as directed and share the results with your doctor. Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet.
• This product may affect your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. It may also increase your risk for skin cancer, especially if you take it for a long time. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned, have skin blisters/redness, or notice new or changed moles/skin lesions.
• Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
• Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this product, especially dizziness.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using this medication. Aliskiren may harm an unborn baby. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication. See also the Warning section.
• It is unknown if aliskiren passes into breast milk. Hydrochlorothiazide passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Forms and Strengths

Tekturna HCT is available in the following forms and strengths:

• Tekturna HCT Tablet:
  • 300/12.5 mg

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

What to avoid?

Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor has told you to.

Avoid sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of Tekturna HCT.

Resources:

1. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-149976/tekturna-hct-oral/details
2. https://www.drugs.com/tekturna-hct.html#side-effects
3. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=8df0ca6a-58cf-41fc-b890-5c7fa5a3792c