Savesto 50 Tablets 24mg-26mg
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Product Description
Product Name: Savesto 50 Tablets 24mg-26mg
Product Form: Tablets
Pack Size: 14's
Manufactured By: Getz Pharma
Used For:
- Chronic Heart Failure: Specifically for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). This medication helps improve the heart's ability to pump blood and can reduce the risk of hospitalization and cardiovascular death in heart failure patients.
Side Effects:
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Common Side Effects:
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Hyperkalemia (high potassium levels)
- Dizziness
- Kidney dysfunction
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Serious Side Effects:
- Angioedema: Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat, which can be life-threatening. This is more common in individuals with a history of angioedema.
- Kidney Impairment: It may worsen kidney function in susceptible individuals.
- Hypotension: Extreme drops in blood pressure can lead to fainting, especially in patients already on diuretics or with low baseline blood pressure.
Precautions:
- Avoid in Pregnancy: Sacubitril/Valsartan is contraindicated during pregnancy, as it can harm the fetus.
- Monitor Blood Pressure and Kidney Function: Regular monitoring is necessary to avoid potential complications related to low blood pressure and kidney impairment.
- Interaction with ACE Inhibitors: It should not be used with ACE inhibitors, as this combination increases the risk of angioedema. Patients must stop taking ACE inhibitors for at least 36 hours before starting Sacubitril/Valsartan.
- Potassium Levels: Since hyperkalemia is a risk, patients should avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless advised by a healthcare provider.