Description
Neptaz 100mg 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.
Neptaz 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day for maximum benefits. The dose, and how often you take it, will be decided by your doctor and may change depending on how well you respond to the medicine. Keep taking the tablets regularly, as they have been 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 angioedema, low blood pressure (hypotension), impaired renal function, and high potassium level in blood (hyperkalemia). To reduce the risk of dizziness that may caused by low blood pressure, try getting up slowly from a sitting or lying position. If these or other side effects are severe or do not go away, tell your doctor.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines 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 advice regular monitoring of blood pressure and regular kidney function.
BENEFITS OF NEPTAZ TABLET
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 parts of your body. Neptaz 100mg Tablet is a combination of two medicine 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. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
SIDE EFFECTS OF NEPTAZ 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 Neptaz
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Increased potassium level in blood
HOW TO USE NEPTAZ 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. Neptaz 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW NEPTAZ TABLET WORKS
Neptaz 100mg 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
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Neptaz 100mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Neptaz 100mg 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
Neptaz 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Neptaz 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Neptaz 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Neptaz 100mg 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.
Neptaz 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Neptaz 100mg 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 NEPTAZ TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Neptaz 100mg 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.
FAQs
Q. Who should avoid taking Neptaz 100mg Tablet?
Patients who are allergic to any of its components should avoid Neptaz 100mg Tablet. Also, those who are allergic to the use of ACE inhibitors or ARBs should avoid using this medicine. It should not be used along with other antihypertensive medicines like ACE inhibitors or ARBs. 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.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Neptaz 100mg Tablet?
Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including liver or kidney disease, history of facial swelling (angioedema). Inform him if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding. Also, let your doctor know about all medicines you are taking, especially potassium supplements or its medicine salt, painkillers, blood pressure or heart failure medicines (such as ACE inhibitor, ARBs or Aliskiren).
Q. Can I use Neptaz 100mg Tablet in pregnancy?
No, Neptaz 100mg 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 Neptaz 100mg Tablet, stop using it and contact your doctor immediately.
Q. 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.
Q. Who should avoid taking Neptaz 100mg Tablet?
Patients who are allergic to any of its components should avoid Neptaz 100mg Tablet. Also, those who are allergic to the use of ACE inhibitors or ARBs should avoid using this medicine. It should not be used along with other antihypertensive medicines like ACE inhibitors or ARBs. 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.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Neptaz 100mg Tablet?
Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including liver or kidney disease, history of facial swelling (angioedema). Inform him if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding. Also, let your doctor know about all medicines you are taking, especially potassium supplements or its medicine salt, painkillers, blood pressure or heart failure medicines (such as ACE inhibitor, ARBs or Aliskiren).
Q. Can I use Neptaz 100mg Tablet in pregnancy?
No, Neptaz 100mg 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 Neptaz 100mg Tablet, stop using it and contact your doctor immediately.
Q. 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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