Azmarda 50mg Tablet (Sacubitril 24mg / Valsartan 26mg)

Description

Azmarda 50 mg Tablet is a combination of Sacubitril and Valsartan. This medicine is used to reduce the severity and risk of hospitalisation in people with chronic heart failure (a serious condition in which the heart is unable to pump a sufficient amount of blood). It helps in relaxing the blood vessels and promoting smooth blood flow. This makes it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body.

Azmarda 50 mg Tablet can show side effects like cough, nausea, stomach discomfort, tiredness, diarrhoea, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you for a long time or become severe. Avoid driving vehicles and operating machines as this medicine may cause dizziness.

Azmarda 50 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body and for the ease of remembering. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may further worsen your condition.

Azmarda 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about your current medications and pre-existing medical conditions. This will help your doctor to adjust the dose to avoid any undesired effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Azmarda 50 mg Tablet
Dizziness
Stomach pain
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Decreased blood pressure
Headache
Fainting
Cough
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Irregular heartbeat

Uses of Azmarda 50 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Chronic heart failure
Chronic heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, is an inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to ensure a sufficient supply of oxygen. The symptoms include shortness of breath, swollen legs, fatigue and weakness, rapid heartbeat, etc. Azmarda 50 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of chronic heart failure. It reduces the risk of hospitalisation and death associated with heart failure.

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When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking Azmarda 50 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, etc.
Aliskiren
Aliskiren is a medicine used to control high blood pressure. Avoid taking Azmarda 50 mg Tablet and Aliskiren together if you have diabetes, as it may lead to kidney damage, low blood pressure, and hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels in your blood). Thus it may worsen your condition.
Angioedema
Angioedema is the swelling of the area beneath the skin, often around the face and lips. ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor blockers are a class of medications used in the treatment of high blood pressure. Azmarda 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a history of angioedema related to the use of ACE inhibitors or Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, or have angioedema due to a known or unknown cause. This medicine can trigger or aggravate the condition.
ACE inhibitors
ACE inhibitors are a class of medication used in the treatment of high blood pressure. Coadministration of Azmarda 50 mg Tablet with ACE inhibitors is not recommended due to the increased risk of side effects. Avoid taking this medicine within 36 hours of switching from or to an ACE inhibitor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Azmarda 50 mg Tablet is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can harm your developing foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
Azmarda 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding, as it is unknown if this medicine passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Renal artery stenosis
Renal artery stenosis is the narrowing or blockage of blood vessels that carry blood to your kidneys. Azmarda 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have renal artery stenosis as it may further impair kidney function. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney function periodically during treatment with this medicine.
Hyperkalaemia
Hyperkalaemia is an increase in potassium levels in your blood. Azmarda 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause hyperkalaemia. This risk is especially higher if you have diabetes, severe kidney problems, or are taking high potassium diet. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your clinical condition.
Driving and operating machines
Azmarda 50 mg Tablet may cause dizziness in some cases. Hence, avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness like driving vehicles or operating heavy machines during treatment with this medicine.
Use in children
Azmarda 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.