Tekturna HCT Overdose: An Introduction
Tekturna HCT® (
aliskiren-HCTZ) is a prescription medication used to
treat high blood pressure. It is the first medication classified as a renin inhibitor. As with any medication, it is possible to take too much
Tekturna HCT. The specific effects of a Tekturna HCT overdose can vary, depending on a number of factors, including the
Tekturna HCT dosage and whether it was taken with any other medications or substances.
Effects of a Tekturna HCT Overdose
Because Tekturna HCT is a relatively new medication, little information is available about the potential effects of a Tekturna HCT overdose. However, based on information available about the two components of Tekturna HCT, the following overdose effects may occur:
- Extremely low blood pressure
- An electrolyte imbalance (problems with potassium, sodium [salt], or chloride levels in the blood)
- Dehydration
- Kidney failure.
Treatment for a Tekturna HCT Overdose
The treatment for a Tekturna HCT overdose will also vary.
If the overdose was recent, a healthcare provider may "pump the stomach" or administer medications to induce vomiting. Treatment may also involve supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options for a Tekturna HCT overdose may include:
- Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)
- Careful monitoring of the heart, blood pressure, and breathing
- Medications to increase blood pressure, if dangerously low blood pressure occurs
- Other treatments based on the complications that occur.
It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe you may have overdosed on Tekturna HCT.
