Hefcard 200 Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Sacubitril (97mg) + Valsartan (103mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	685

FAQ

Can I use Hefcard 200 in pregnancy?

No, Hefcard 200 should be avoided in pregnancy. Its use can cause injury or even endanger the life of the baby. If you become pregnant while using Hefcard 200, stop using it and contact your doctor immediately.

What should I tell my doctor before taking Hefcard 200?

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).

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.

What should I tell my doctor before taking Hefcard 200?

Who should avoid taking Hefcard 200?

Patients who are allergic to any of its components should avoid Hefcard 200. 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.

Can I use Hefcard 200 in pregnancy?

Who should avoid taking Hefcard 200?

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.

What if you forget to take Hefcard Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Hefcard 200, 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.

Hefcard 200 Tablet Reviews

Hefcard 200 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.

Hefcard 200 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.

How Hefcard 200 Tablet Works

Hefcard 200 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.

How to Use Hefcard 200 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. Hefcard 200 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Hefcard 200 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. Hefcard 200 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.

Uses of Hefcard 200 Tablet

Treatment of Heart failure

Hefcard 200 Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^CAUTION

Hefcard 200 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hefcard 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Hefcard 200 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Hefcard 200 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.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Hefcard 200 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hefcard 200 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.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Hefcard 200.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Hefcard 200 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

To reduce the chances of feeling dizzy, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
You should continue to stay active (light walking, stretching) and eat a healthy, low sodium diet along with taking this medication.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney diseases.
Do not take Hefcard 200 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
It may cause the level of potassium in your blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
You have been prescribed Hefcard 200 for the treatment of of long-lasting (chronic) heart failure.