Hefcard 49mg/51mg Tablet

Short Description

Hefcard 49mg/51mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat heart failure, reducing the risk of hospitalization and death in patients with chronic heart failure.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Hefcard 49mg/51mg 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.

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. Hefcard 49mg/51mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Hefcard 49mg/51mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Hefcard 49mg/51mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Hefcard 49mg/51mg 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.

Hefcard 49mg/51mg 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.

You have been prescribed Hefcard 49mg/51mg Tablet for the treatment of of long-lasting (chronic) heart failure. Continue to stay active (light walking and stretching) and eat a healthy, low sodium diet along with taking this medication. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down to reduce the chances of feeling dizzy. Monitor your potassium levels and avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney diseases.