Diacomit and Tekturna

• Generic Name: stiripentol
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Diacomit

Diacomit (stiripentol) is a prescription medicine used to treat seizures associated with Dravet syndrome. Dravet syndrome is a rare chronic form of epilepsy that begins in the first year of life and causes frequent or prolonged seizures.

Diacomit is used along with clobazam for use in adults and children at least 2 years old.

It is not known if Diacomit is safe and effective in children under 2 years of age.

There is no clinical data to support the use of Diacomit alone to treat Dravet syndrome.

• Generic Name: aliskiren
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Tekturna

Tekturna (aliskiren) is blood pressure medicine. It works by decreasing substances in the body that narrow blood vessels and raise blood pressure.

Tekturna is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Tekturna may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.