Aliskiren Benefits & Uses

Aliskiren is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Aliskiren Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase up to 300 mg, OD
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase up to 300 mg, OD
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase up to 150 mg OD

Aliskiren Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aliskiren is used -

Severe

Increased Potassium level in Blood
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Moderate

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Kidney Stones
Peripheral Edema

Mild

Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Cough
Headache
Fatigue
Rash
Pharyngitis
Infection
Back Pain

Unknown

Chills
Sneezing
Sore throat
Nasal congestion
Difficulty breathing
Pain or discomfort

Aliskiren Related Warnings

Is the use of Aliskiren safe for pregnant women?

Aliskiren should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Aliskiren safe during breastfeeding?

Aliskiren may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Aliskiren on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Aliskiren on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Aliskiren on the Liver?

Side effects of Aliskiren rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Aliskiren on the Heart?

Aliskiren has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Aliskiren with Other Drugs

Aliskiren should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Perindopril

Amlodipine,Benazepril

Amlodipine,Valsartan

Itraconazole

Captopril

Hydrochlorothiazide,Olmesartan

Aliskiren Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aliskiren unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angioedema
Hyperkalemia
Diabetes
Low Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Aliskiren

Is this Aliskiren habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Aliskiren.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Aliskiren you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Aliskiren is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Aliskiren is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Aliskiren Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Aliskiren

It is safe to take Aliskiren with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Aliskiren

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Aliskiren.

Unknown