Aliskiren

Definition: Aliskiren (brand names Tekturna and Rasilez) is the first in a class of drugs called direct renin inhibitors. It is used for essential (primary) hypertension. While used for high blood pressure, other better studied medications are typically recommended due to concerns of higher side effects and less evidence of benefit. source: Wikipedia

ID
426725002
ID date
14 Nov 2007
Previous ID
11771711000001100
Name
Aliskiren