TIPS FOR TAKING ENTRESTO® (sacubitril/valsartan)
ENTRESTO is a film-coated tablet that comes in the following doses: 24/26 mg, 49/51 mg, and 97/103 mg. It comes in these doses because it contains 2 medicines, which enable it to work in 2 ways. Remember, you should only take the exact dose as prescribed by your doctor.
Not actual patients.
BEFORE STARTING ENTRESTO
ENTRESTO is usually taken with other Heart Failure medicines, in place of an ACE inhibitor or other ARB. If you have been prescribed ENTRESTO and are currently taking an ACE inhibitor*:
*Such as enalapril or lisinopril.
ENTRESTO IS A TWICE-DAILY MEDICINE
Taking it at the same time each day—for example, when you first wake up and again before you go to bed—may make you less likely to miss a dose. ENTRESTO can also be taken with or without food.
HOW TO TAKE ENTRESTO
ENTRESTO is a tablet that comes in the following doses:
You should take your dose of ENTRESTO exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Keep in mind: You should not take an ACE inhibitor and ENTRESTO together.
Pills shown not actual size.
WHEN TAKING ENTRESTO, IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THE TREATMENT PLAN PRESCRIBED BY YOUR DOCTOR
If you stop taking ENTRESTO, the medicine will stop working for you. But since ENTRESTO can be taken with or without food, it can easily fit into your daily routine. You may even be able to take ENTRESTO along with other medicines—just check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
