Valcubit 24mg/26mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat heart failure. It reduces the risk of hospitalization and death in patients with long-lasting (chronic) heart failure. It is generally given along with other heart failure medications.
Valcubit 24mg/26mg 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 and regular kidney function.
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. Valcubit 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.
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.
Side effects of Valcubit Tablet
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
Common side effects of Valcubit
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Increased potassium level in blood
Cough
Dizziness
Renal impairment
How to use Valcubit 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. Valcubit 24mg/26mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Valcubit Tablet works
Valcubit 24mg/26mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Sacubitril and Valsartan which belong to a class of angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor (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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valcubit 24mg/26mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Valcubit 24mg/26mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Valcubit 24mg/26mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Valcubit 24mg/26mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Valcubit 24mg/26mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valcubit 24mg/26mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Valcubit 24mg/26mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valcubit 24mg/26mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you forget to take Valcubit Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Valcubit 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.
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Who should avoid taking Valcubit 24mg/26mg Tablet?
Patients who are allergic to any of its components should avoid Valcubit 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 Valcubit 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 Valcubit 24mg/26mg Tablet in pregnancy?
No, Valcubit 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 Valcubit 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.
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