Aliskiren Fumarate is a drug that belongs to a class of medicines known as selective direct renin inhibitor. It inhibits the enzyme renin and prevents conversion of angiotensinogen into angiotensin I and therefore inhibits the production of angiotensin II and aldosterone. Aliskiren leads to a decrease in plasma renin activity and concentrations of angiotensin I, angiotensin II and aldosterone.
Aliskiren Fumarate is used in the treatment of hypertension.
Aliskiren Fumarate should not be used in the following conditions:
Aliskiren Fumarate can give rise to the following side effects:
Precautions
Special precautions should be observed in people with the following conditions:
Interactions
Aliskiren Fumarate may interact with the following medicines:
Aliskiren Fumarate overdose may give rise to hypotension. Seek medical help immediately.
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