Sacu-V 50 Tablet

Composition of Sacu-V 50 Tablet

Sacu-V 50 Tablet contains Sacubitril (24mg) + Valsartan (26mg). It belongs to the Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Sacu-V 50 Tablet

Treatment of Heart Failure

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Heart Failure Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness
• tiredness
• and swelling in your legs
• ankles
• abdomen
• and other body parts. Sacu-V 50 Tablet helps lower the blood pressure. This makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is
• therefore
• an effective treatment for heart failure. It also helps relieve your symptoms like breathlessness
• tiredness
• and swelling in your legs
• making you feel better and more energetic. To help this medicine be effective
• you should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and staying active).

How Sacu-V 50 Tablet works

Sacu-V 50 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: sacubitril and valsartan, which belong to a class of angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitors (ARNI). This combination treats heart failure by relaxing the blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood throughout your body. In addition, it also helps your body retain less water.

How to take Sacu-V 50 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sacu-V 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Sacu-V 50 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, with dizziness, fainting and a fast or slow pulse. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Sacu-V 50 Tablet

Most side effects of Sacu-V are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Sacu-V 50 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Stand up slowly for the first few days — dizziness on rising is common when you start or your dose goes up. Stop and seek urgent care if your lips, tongue, face or throat swell, or you have difficulty breathing. A persistent dry, tickly cough can be caused by the ACE inhibitor group; tell your doctor rather than stopping on your own, as an alternative exists. Your doctor will check your kidney function and potassium after starting and after any dose change. Do not use salt substitutes containing potassium without asking your doctor.

Do not take Sacu-V if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy — it can seriously harm the developing baby. Not for people with narrowing of both kidney arteries, or a history of swelling of the face and throat caused by this group of medicines.

Interactions with other medicines

Anti-inflammatory painkillers reduce the effect and can harm the kidneys when combined. Potassium supplements, potassium-sparing water tablets and salt substitutes can push potassium too high. Lithium levels rise when taken with these medicines.

How to store Sacu-V 50 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Sacu-V 50 Tablet

While taking Sacu-V 50 Tablet, you should continue to be active (light walking, stretching) and eat a healthy, low-sodium diet. To reduce the chances of feeling dizzy, rise slowly if sitting or lying down. Sacu-V 50 Tablet may raise the level of potassium in your blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and eating potassium-rich foods such as bananas and broccoli. Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney diseases. Do not take Sacu-V 50 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Drug class:

Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor