Aliskiren hemifumarateProduct ingredient for Aliskiren

Aliskiren is the first drug in the renin inhibitor drug class and is used for the treatment of hypertension.⁵ It was developed by Speedel and Novartis and initially approved by the FDA in early 2007.¹⁰ Aliskiren has been proven to efficacious in reducing blood pressure when used alone or in conjunction with other antihypertensive agents.⁵