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sacubitril

This medicine is used in the treatment of heart failure (inability of the heart to pump blood adequately).

Contradications

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are allergic to any of the components, have a history of angioedema (swelling of skin) related to ACE inhibitor (category of heart medicine) therapy, or are diabetic and taking aliskiren (a type of blood pressure medicine).

Side effects

Some patients may experience hypotension (low blood pressure), hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels in the blood). Rarely they may have symptoms like cough, dizziness, or orthostasis (low blood pressure on standing up).