What is Aliskiren: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Aliskiren

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Take this medicine the same way and at the same time every day. Take it routinely with or without food. Do not take with a high-fat meal.

• Pellet: Do not swallow the capsule whole. Empty the contents of a capsule into a spoon. Swallow the pellets right away with milk (dairy or soy-based) or water. You may also mix the pellets with 1 or more teaspoons of vanilla pudding, vanilla ice cream, milk, or water. Do not chew or crush the pellets.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Store the medicine in its original container.

• Take this medicine the same way and at the same time every day. Take it routinely with or without food. Do not take with a high-fat meal.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Pellet: Do not swallow the capsule whole. Empty the contents of a capsule into a spoon. Swallow the pellets right away with milk (dairy or soy-based) or water. You may also mix the pellets with 1 or more teaspoons of vanilla pudding, vanilla ice cream, milk, or water. Do not chew or crush the pellets.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Store the medicine in its original container.

What to do if you miss a dose of Aliskiren

Aliskiren contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to aliskiren, or if you are pregnant.

Aliskiren warnings

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

• Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart or blood vessel disease (including heart failure or a history of a heart attack), or diabetes.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Angioedema (severe swelling), including head and neck swellingLow blood pressureKidney problems

• This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Aliskiren interactions

• Do not use this medicine if you have diabetes and are also taking another blood pressure medicine (ACE inhibitor or ARB). Do not use this medicine together with cyclosporine or itraconazole.

• Some foods and medicines can affect how aliskiren works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following:Diuretic (water pill, including furosemide)NSAIDs (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)

• Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium.

• This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.