Medication: Tekturna/ aliskiren (Renin inhibitor)
Written by: jchodirker | Posted: Apr 27 2009
HowTekturna Reduces Blood Pressure
Tekturna (aliskiren) is the first drug in a new class of pharmaceuticals that are used primarily in the treatment of hypertension. It is a renin inhibitor or inhibitors of renin, an enzyme in the kidney, that starts a number of reactions that ultimately increase blood pressure.
Tekturna works by decreasing the ability of renin to start the processes that ultimately narrow blood vessels and raise blood pressure.
Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are not enough to control your blood pressure.
Click here for additional information including side effects.
Subscribe to comments
