Aliskiren
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Aliskiren

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Which patients should avoid using aliskiren (Tekturna)?

  • Patients taking K+ supplements or K+ sparing drugs
  • Patients with severe bilateral renal artery stenosis
  • Patients with diabetes taking ACE-I or ARB (correct)
  • Patients with preexisting kidney disease

    • What is the main reason aliskiren (Tekturna) is used as an alternative therapy?

  • Decreasing hyperkalemia risk in CKD patients
  • Long-term benefits in decreasing CVD risk (correct)
  • Causing angioedema or cough
  • Major congenital malformations in pregnancy

    • What is a potential adverse effect of aliskiren (Tekturna)?

  • Increase in GFR and SCr
  • Hyperkalemia in CKD patients (correct)
  • Angioedema or cough
  • Congenital malformations in pregnancy

    • What should be avoided when taking aliskiren (Tekturna) during pregnancy?

    <p>Patients with severe bilateral renal artery stenosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential effect of aliskiren (Tekturna) on renal function?

    <p>Transient decrease in GFR and increase in SCr</p> Signup and view all the answers

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