SACUBITRIL

Overview

SACUBITRIL is a Schedule H drug.
Sacubitril is a blood pressure medicine. It works by increasing the levels of certain proteins in the body that can dilate blood vessels. This helps lower blood pressure by reducing sodium levels.Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker. Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.Sacubitril and valsartan is a combination medicine used in certain people with chronic heart failure. sacubitril and valsartan helps lower the risk of needing to be hospitalized when symptoms get worse, and helps lower the risk of death from heart failure.Sacubitril and valsartan is usually given together with other blood pressure medications.

Usage

SACUBITRIL is generally used to treat: Heart Failure
SACUBITRIL can address symptoms like: Cough, Chest Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Dizziness, Shortness Of Breath, Rapid Breathing, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Frequent Nighttime Urination, Palpitations (fluttering In Chest), Feet Swelling, Legs Swelling, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• Do not use if you are pregnant.
• If you have diabetes, do not use sacubitril and valsartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren.
• You should not use sacubitril and valsartan if you are allergic to sacubitril or valsartan.
• You should not take sacubitril and valsartan within 36 hours before or after you have taken any ACE inhibitor medication.
• You may also need to avoid taking sacubitril and valsartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
• Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.You may take sacubitril and valsartan with or without food. Take the medicine at the same time each day.
• Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your kidney function may also need to be checked.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
• Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Symptoms of Overdosage

SACUBITRIL over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

SACUBITRIL : Blood Pressure, Low, Dizziness, Cough, Abdomen Pain, Fainting, Nausea, Vomit, Nervousness, Hands Numbness, Feet Numbness, Fatigue (tiredness), Legs Weakness, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Slow Or Weak Urine Stream, Loss Of Appetite, Increased Thirst, Lower Back Pain, Face Swelling, Fingers Swelling, Weight Gain

Serious Side-Effects

SACUBITRIL : Hyperkalemia, Acute Renal Failure, Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Difficulty Breathing, Irregular Heartbeat, Body Excessive Sweating

Rare Side-Effects

SACUBITRIL : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Disease Interactions

SACUBITRIL can interfere with: Diabetes Mellitus, Hyponatremia, Angioedema, Congestive Heart Disease, Hyperkalemia, Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure, Bile Duct Disease

Technical Classification

SACUBITRIL is categorized as: ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS AND NEPRILYSIN INHIBITORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with SACUBITRIL as Ingredient

AZMARDA 100MG TAB	VALSARTAN 51 MG, SACUBITRIL 49 MG
AZMARDA 200MG TAB	VALSARTAN 103 MG, SACUBITRIL 97 MG
AZMARDA 50MG TAB	VALSARTAN 26 MG, SACUBITRIL 24 MG
CIDMUS 50MG TAB	VALSARTAN 26 MG, SACUBITRIL 24 MG
VYMADA 50MG TAB	VALSARTAN 26 MG, SACUBITRIL 24 MG