Sacumada 200 Tablet

Composition of Sacumada 200 Tablet

Sacumada 200 Tablet contains Sacubitril (97mg) + Valsartan (103mg).

Uses of Sacumada 200 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. Sacumada 200 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 Sacumada 200 Tablet works

Sacumada 200 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 Sacumada 200 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. Sacumada 200 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 Sacumada 200 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

Taking more Sacumada than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Sacumada 200 Tablet

Most side effects of Sacumada 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 Sacumada 200 Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Sacumada. Some combinations can change how Sacumada works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Sacumada 200 Tablet

Store Sacumada below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Sacumada 200 Tablet

While taking Sacumada 200 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. Sacumada 200 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 Sacumada 200 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC