Sav Hf 50mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Sav Hf Tablet is a combination medicine that contains sacubitril and valsartan. It is used to reduce the risk of death and hospitalization due to heart failure in patients with a type of long-term heart failure. This condition occurs when the heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to the lungs and the rest of the body.

You may experience difficulty breathing, fatigue, a tired feeling, and swelling in the ankles. Sacubitril lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the excretion of sodium through urine, thus increasing its frequency. Valsartan works by relaxing the blood vessels, allowing the heart to pump blood more effectively through the vessels to the body.

Take Sav Hf Tablet as instructed by your doctor for the prescribed duration. Do not skip or miss a dose of Sav Hf Tablet. If you stop taking Sav Hf Tablet suddenly, it may worsen your condition.

Dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, headache, and fainting are some of the side effects of Sav Hf Tablet.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose include severe dizziness, fainting etc. If you have taken too much of this medicine then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine then take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Sacubitril lowers blood pressure by causing blood vessel relaxation, excretion of sodium through urine and increasing urination.
• Valsartan works by relaxation of blood vessels so that the heart pumps blood more easily through blood vessels to the body.

Directions for Use

• Take this medicine with or without food as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not stop taking Sav Hf Tablet on your own.
• Take it regularly at the same time for optimal results.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Sav Hf Tablet during pregnancy?

Sav Hf Tablet is not recommended in early pregnancy and should not be taken after 3 months of pregnancy as a component of this medicine cause harm to the unborn baby.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Sav Hf Tablet while breastfeeding?

Sav Hf Tablet is not recommended for lactating mothers. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or likely to start breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Sav Hf Tablet?

Sav Hf Tablet can cause dizziness or tiredness. Avoid driving if you feel dizzy or tired after taking this medicine.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Sav Hf Tablet?

Consumption of alcohol while taking Sav Hf Tablet causes dizziness. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are taking medicines such as aliskiren and any medicine from the angiotensin II receptor blocker group of medicine.
• You have swelling of lips, face, tongue, throat after taking this medicine.
• You have low blood pressure or taking any other medicine to lower blood pressure.
• You have vomiting, loose motions or has dehydration and your age is more than 65 years.
• You have kidney disease and low blood pressure.
• You have severe kidney disease or liver disease.
• Your kidney artery has been narrowed.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to sacubitril, valsartan or any other ingredients of Sav Hf Tablet.
• If you have diabetes or kidney disease and taking aliskiren containing blood pressure-lowering medicine.
• If you have severe liver disease.
• If you are pregnant and pregnancy is of more than 3 months.
• If you are taking any medicines from the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor group of medicine used for the treatment of high blood pressure or heart failure, you should wait for at least 36 hours after taking the last dose, before taking Sav Hf Tablet.
• If you or any member in your family has a history of swelling of lips, face, tongue, throat after taking any medicine from the ACE inhibitor group of medicine or angiotensin II receptor blocker group of medicine.

Side effects

• Dizziness
• Light-headedness
• Nausea
• Headache
• Fainting
• Loose motions
• Cough
• Tiredness or weakness
• Pain in stomach
• Spinning sensation

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of Sav Hf Tablet and other medicines from the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor group of medicine cause an increased risk of swelling of lips, face, tongue, throat.
• Concomitant use of Sav Hf Tablet and aliskiren cause low blood pressure, high blood potassium level, decrease in kidney function.
• Concomitant use of Sav Hf Tablet with sildenafil cause further decrease in blood pressure.
• Concomitant use of Sav Hf Tablet with other medicines such as triamterene, amiloride, spironolactone, eplerenone, potassium supplements, potassium-containing salt substitutes or heparin cause an increase in blood potassium level.
• Concomitant use of Sav Hf Tablet with other medicine from NSAID group of medicine (painkillers) in an elderly patient having dehydration or kidney disease cause further worsening of kidney function.
• Discuss with your doctor any other medicine, herbal preparation, and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible drug interactions.

Storage and disposal

• Store Sav Hf Tablet at room temperature and away from light.
• Keep away from children and pets. Store this medicine in the original package to protect it from moisture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What precaution should I take if I have dizziness after taking Sav Hf Tablet?

To avoid dizziness after taking Sav Hf Tablet you should get up slowly from sleeping or sitting position.

Does Sav Hf Tablet cause muscle weakness?

Sav Hf Tablet can cause muscle weakness. If you have muscle weakness after taking Sav Hf Tablet it may be a sign of increased potassium level in your blood. Consult your doctor immediately.

Is Sav Hf Tablet a diuretic?

Sav Hf Tablet is a combination medicine containing sacubitril and valsartan. Sacubitril present in this medicine has diuretic action along with other actions which help to lower blood pressure.

Can I stop taking Sav Hf Tablet if I start feeling better and my symptoms are gone?

No, do not stop taking Sav Hf Tablet suddenly, as it could worsen your condition. Instead, you should consult your doctor and the doctor may adjust your dose as per your needs.

Is there any side effects of Sav Hf Tablet?

Dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, headache, fainting are a few common side effects of Sav Hf Tablet. These side effects are usually mild and resolve with time.

What is Sav Hf Tablet used for?

Sav Hf Tablet is used for the treatment of heart failure in patients having long term heart failure where the heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to the lungs and the rest of the body.