What is Tekturna HCT? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Tekturna HCT

• 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.

• 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. Keep the tablets in its original container in a dry place.

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

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

• 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. Keep the tablets in its original container in a dry place.

• 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.

What to do if you miss a dose of Tekturna HCT

Tekturna HCT contraindications - Who shouldn't take Tekturna HCT?

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

Tekturna HCT warnings

• 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.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney problems, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease (including heart failure or a history of a heart attack), diabetes, glaucoma, gout, high cholesterol levels, low blood pressure, lupus, trouble urinating, or a history of asthma or allergies.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Kidney problemsEye or vision problems, including glaucoma

• 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 are 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.

• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

Tekturna HCT interactions & what to avoid when taking Tekturna HCT

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

• 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 are 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.

• Some foods and medicines affect how aliskiren/hydrochlorothiazide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Cholestyramine, colestipol, cyclophosphamide, lithium, methotrexateInsulin or an oral diabetes medicineNSAIDs (including celecoxib, ibuprofen, naproxen)Other diuretic (water pill, including furosemide)