Azmarda 50 mg Strip Of 14 Tablets
Azmarda 50 Tablet is a combination medicine containing Sacubitril and Valsartan. It is used to decrease the risk of death and hospitalization due to heart failure in patients having a type of long term heart failure where the heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to the lungs and the rest of the body. Heart failure’s most common symptoms are breathing difficulty, fatigues, tired feeling and swelling over ankles. 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. Dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, headache, fainting are some of the side effects of taking this medicine.
Uses of Azmarda 50 mg Strip Of 14 Tablets
It 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.
Contraindications of Azmarda 50mg Strip Of 14 Tablets
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If you are allergic to sacubitril, valsartan or any other ingredients of Azmarda 50 .
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If you have diabetes or kidney disease and taking aliskiren containing blood pressure-lowering medicine.
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If you have severe liver disease.
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If you are pregnant and pregnancy is of more than 3 months.
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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 Azmarda Tablet.
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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 of Azmarda 50mg Strip Of 14 Tablets
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Dizziness
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Light-headedness
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Nausea
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Headache
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Fainting
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Loose motions
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Cough
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Tiredness or weakness
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Pain in stomach
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Spinning sensation
Precautions and Warnings of Azmarda 50mg Strip Of 14 Tablets
Pregnancy
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Can I take Azmarda Tablet during pregnancy?
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This medicine 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
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Can I take Azmarda Tablet while breastfeeding?
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This medicine is not recommended for lactating mothers. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or likely to start breastfeeding.
Driving
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Can I drive if I have consumed Azmarda Tablet?
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This medicine can cause dizziness or tiredness. Avoid driving if you feel dizzy or tired after taking this medicine.
Alcohol
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Can I consume alcohol with Azmarda Tablet?
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Consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine causes dizziness. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
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You are taking medicines such as aliskiren and any medicine from the angiotensin II receptor blocker group of medicine.
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You have swelling of lips, face, tongue, throat after taking this medicine.
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You have low blood pressure or taking any other medicine to lower blood pressure.
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You have vomiting, loose motions or has dehydration and your age is more than 65 years.
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You have kidney disease and low blood pressure.
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You have severe kidney disease or liver disease.
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Your kidney artery has been narrowed.
Mode of Action of Azmarda 50mg Strip Of 14 Tablets
How Does It Work?
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Sacubitril lowers blood pressure by causing blood vessel relaxation, excretion of sodium through urine and increasing urination.
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Valsartan works by relaxation of blood vessels so that the heart pumps blood more easily through blood vessels to the body.
Directions for Use of Azmarda 50mg Strip Of 14 Tablets
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Take this medicine with or without food as prescribed by your doctor.
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Do not stop taking Azmarda Tablet on your own.
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Take it regularly at the same time for optimal results.
Interactions of Azmarda 50mg Strip Of 14 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
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Concomitant use of Azmarda Tablet and other medicines from the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor group of medicine cause an increased risk of swelling of lips, face, tongue, throat.
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Concomitant use of Azmarda Tablet and aliskiren cause low blood pressure, high blood potassium level, decrease in kidney function.
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Concomitant use of Azmarda Tablet with sildenafil cause further decrease in blood pressure.
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Concomitant use of Azmarda 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.
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Concomitant use of Azmarda 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.
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Discuss with your doctor any other medicine, herbal preparation, and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible drug interactions.
Storage and disposal of Azmarda 50mg Strip Of 14 Tablets
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Store Azmarda Tablet at room temperature and away from light.
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Keep away from children and pets. Store this medicine in the original package to protect it from moisture.
Dosage of Azmarda 50mg Strip Of 14 Tablets
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.
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