TEVETEN Rx

Indications for TEVETEN:

Hypertension.

Adult Dose for TEVETEN:

Monotherapy: not volume depleted: initially 600mg once daily. Usual range: 400–800mg/day given as a single dose or in two divided doses.

Children's Dose for TEVETEN:

Not established.

Pharmacological Class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker.

Contraindications:

Concomitant aliskiren in patients with diabetes.

Warnings/Precautions:

Fetal toxicity may develop; discontinue if pregnancy is detected. Correct salt/volume depletion before beginning therapy or monitor closely. Renal impairment: monitor for worsening renal function. Renal artery stenosis. Severe CHF. Neonates. Pregnancy (Cat.D); monitor. Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Interactions:

See Contraindications. Dual inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system with ARBs, ACEIs, or aliskiren may increase risk of hypotension, hyperkalemia, renal function changes; monitor closely. Concomitant aliskiren in renal impairment (CrCl <60mL/min): not recommended. May be antagonized by, and renal toxicity potentiated by NSAIDs (including COX-2 inhibitors): monitor renal function in elderly and/or volume-depleted. Hyperkalemia with K⁺ supplements, K⁺ sparing diuretics, K⁺ containing salt substitutes.

Adverse Reactions:

Viral infection, injury, fatigue, abdominal pain, hypertriglyceridemia, arthralgia, depression, urinary tract or upper respiratory tract infection, rhinitis, pharyngitis, coughing, hypotension, rhabdomyolysis (rare).

Metabolism:

Hepatic. 98% protein bound.

Elimination:

Biliary, renal.

Generic Availability:

YES

How Supplied:

Tabs—100