About Sacurise 50 Tablet
Sacurise 50 Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat heart failure. It works by improving heart function, lowering blood pressure, and reducing the risk of hospitalization and death in patients with long-lasting (chronic) heart failure. It is usually taken along with other heart failure medicines. Sacurise 50 Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat heart failure. It works by improving heart function, lowering blood pressure, and reducing the risk of hospitalization and death in patients with long-lasting (chronic) heart failure. It is usually taken along with other heart failure medicines. Sacurise 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day for maximum benefits. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you take it, and it may change depending on how well you respond to the medicine. Keep taking the tablets regularly, as prescribed, and try not to miss doses to get the most benefit. Do not stop taking them, even if you are feeling well. The medicine prevents future complications. Common side effects of this medicine include low blood pressure (hypotension), impaired renal function, high potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia), cough, and dizziness. To reduce the risk of dizziness that may be caused by low blood pressure, try getting up slowly from a sitting or lying position. Tell your doctor if these or other side effects are severe or do not go away. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are taking any other medication for blood pressure or heart conditions, or if you have kidney or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know all other medications you are using as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. This medicine should not be taken during pregnancy and is not recommended while breastfeeding. While on treatment with this medicine, your doctor may advise regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and potassium levels.
Uses of Sacurise 50 Tablet
- Treatment of Heart Failure
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. Sacurise 50 Tablet is a combination of two medicines, namely valsartan and sacubitril. Both of these medicines work in different ways to lower blood pressure. This makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is, therefore, an effective treatment for heart failure. This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, 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). Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
How to use Sacurise 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. Sacurise 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Sacurise 50 Tablet works
Sacurise 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.
Side effects of Sacurise 50 Tablet
Most side effects do not need medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Talk to your doctor if they persist or worry you. Common side effects include:
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Renal impairment
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Sacurise 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.
Storage
Store below 30°C. Keep out of the reach of children. How to store medicines at home.
Safety advice
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sacurise 50 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Sacurise 50 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
It is not known whether Sacurise 50 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Sacurise 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Sacurise 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. However, no dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild liver disease. Sacurise 50 Tablet is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disease.
Frequently asked questions
Who should avoid taking Sacurise 50 Tablet?
Patients who are allergic to any of its components should avoid Sacurise 50 Tablet. Those who are allergic to the use of ACE inhibitors or ARBs should also avoid using this medicine. It should not be used along with other antihypertensive medicines. Do not take it for at least 36 hours before or after you take an ACE inhibitor medicine. If you are not sure, consult your doctor.
What should I tell my doctor before taking Sacurise 50 Tablet?
Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including liver or kidney disease and a history of facial swelling (angioedema). Inform him if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking, especially potassium supplements or medicine salt, painkillers, blood pressure, or heart failure medicines (such as ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or Aliskiren).
Can I use Sacurise 50 Tablet in pregnancy?
No, Sacurise 50 Tablet should be avoided in pregnancy. Its use can cause injury or even endanger the life of the baby. If you become pregnant while using Sacurise 50 Tablet, stop using it and contact your doctor immediately.
How would I know if I have high potassium levels?
Your doctor will check your blood potassium levels periodically to detect high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). Make sure that you do not miss any scheduled appointments with the doctor.
This information is for reference only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without medical advice. Details come from the product’s listing and may differ from the pack you receive; always read the label.
