Renin inhibitors are used to treat high blood pressure. An example of a renin-inhibitor is aliskiren (Tekturna). It works by blocking the enzyme renin, which helps to lower blood pressure by reducing the production of substances that tighten blood vessels. Aliskiren is available in oral form.
ALISKIREN treats high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels, which decreases the amount of work the heart has to do. It belongs to a group of medications called renin inhibitors.
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