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. Acutan 24mg/26mg 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. \u003cbr>\u003cbr>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.
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. Acutan 24mg/26mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acutan 24mg/26mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acutan 24mg/26mg 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. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acutan 24mg/26mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Acutan 24mg/26mg 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. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Acutan 24mg/26mg 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. | - Liver : CAUTION
Acutan 24mg/26mg 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. Sacubitril+Valsartan is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disease.
If you miss a dose of Acutan 24mg/26mg 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.
Who should avoid taking Acutan 24mg/26mg Tablet?::: Patients who are allergic to any of its components should avoid Acutan 24mg/26mg 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 Acutan 24mg/26mg 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 Acutan 24mg/26mg Tablet in pregnancy?::: No, Acutan 24mg/26mg 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 Acutan 24mg/26mg 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.
Acutan 24mg/26mg 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.