Sacubitril + Valsartan Tablets

Sacubitril + Valsartan Tablets

Sacubitril + Valsartan is indicated for use in the treatment of heart failure. It decreases the risk of death and hospitalization from all-cause in adults with chronic heart failure. It can also be used in pediatric patients 1 year old and above to less than 18 years of age to manage heart failure. Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood as well as it should.

Sacubitril + Valsartan is a medication combination of sacubitril and Valsartan. Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) class of drugs that inhibit the effect of angiotensin II receptors that constrict the blood vessels. By inhibiting the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Valsartan facilitates easier pumping of blood to all parts of the body by relaxing and dilating the blood vessels. Sacubitril is a drug belonging to the category of neprilysin inhibitors, which relaxes and dilates the blood vessels and facilitates easier movement of blood from the heart to all parts of the body. Sacubitril + Valsartan together treat heart failure.

Benefits:

• Valsartan is a drug belonging to the family of angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) drugs that inhibit the action of angiotensin II receptors that constrict the blood vessels.
• By inhibiting the action of angiotensin II receptors, Valsartan simplifies the heart’s ability to pump blood to all the parts of the body by widening and relaxing the blood vessels.
• Sacubitril is a class of drugs called neprilysin inhibitors whose mode of action is to widen and relax the blood vessels and ease the heart’s ability to pump blood to all parts of the body.
• Sacubitril + valsartan assists in treating some forms of heart failure. It can also make you live longer and reduce the number of hospital stays due to heart failure.

Uses:

• Sacubitril + Valsartan is indicated in the management of Heart Failure. It decreases the risk of death and hospitalization due to long-standing (chronic) heart failure.
• Sacubitril and Valsartan, which fall under the category of angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitors. This drug is used to treat heart failure by easing the tension on the blood vessels and allowing your heart to be able to push blood more efficiently around your body.

Directions To Use:

• Carefully read all the directions before administering this medicine.
• Administer this medicine after consulting your healthcare provider.
• Swallow the entire tablet with a glass of water.
• Do not chew or crush this tablet.
• Store this medicine in a cool and dry location.

Storage:

Keep this medicine at a cool and dry location and out of children’s and pet’s reach. Do not expose this medicine to direct sunlight. 

Dosage:

Take this drug in the correct dose and at the right time as recommended by your medical specialist. Don’t take excess doses of this drug; otherwise, it will negatively affect your body.

Side Effects:

• Cough
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Fainting
• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vertigo 
• Weakness

Precautions:

• You have been given Sacubitril + Valsartan for long-standing heart failure.
• You should continue to be active (light walking, stretching) and maintain a healthy low sodium diet in addition to taking this medicine.
• To lower the risk of dizziness, stand up slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• It can increase the amount of potassium in your blood. Do not take potassium supplements and foods high in potassium such as banana and broccoli.
• Notify your healthcare professional if you suffer from liver or kidney diseases.
• Do not use Sacubitril + Valsartan if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.