Lumivaxon
Lumivaxon is a heart medicine used to treat long-term heart failure in adults and children over one year old, when the heart is not pumping blood effectively enough.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
24 mg / 26 mg
Active Ingredient
Sacubitril sodium
Manufacturer
axunio Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the usual starting dose is one 24 mg/26 mg or 49 mg/51 mg tablet twice a day, one in the morning and one in the evening. The target dose is usually 97 mg/103 mg twice a day. The doctor will decide the dose for children.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food. Do not split or crush the tablets.
Important
The maximum recommended daily dose is usually 97 mg/103 mg twice a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low blood pressure, which can cause dizziness and lightheadedness.
- •High potassium levels in the blood (seen in blood tests).
- •Reduced kidney function.
- •Cough.
- •Dizziness.
- •Diarrhea.
- •Low red blood cell count (anemia).
- •Fatigue.
- •Headache.
- •Fainting.
- •Weakness.
- •Nausea.
- •Low blood pressure when standing up, causing dizziness or lightheadedness.
- •Stomach problems (e.g., stomach pain, nausea).
- •Spinning sensation (vertigo).
- •Low blood sugar (seen in blood tests).
RARE
- •Allergic reaction with rash and itching.
- •Dizziness when standing up from a sitting position.
- •Low sodium levels in the blood (seen in blood tests).
- •Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that aren't there (hallucinations).
- •Sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.
- •Paranoia.
- •Swelling in the intestines (angioedema), with symptoms like stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
- •Sudden involuntary muscle twitching.
Important Warnings
- Do not take Lumivaxon if you are allergic to sacubitril, valsartan, or any other ingredients in the medicine.
- If you are taking an ACE inhibitor (blood pressure medicine); wait 36 hours after your last dose before starting Lumivaxon.
- If you have ever had angioedema (rapid swelling in the face, throat, arms, or legs) when taking an ACE inhibitor or similar medicine.
- If you have diabetes or poor kidney function and are also taking a blood pressure medicine that contains aliskiren.
- Do not take this medicine if you are more than 3 months pregnant, as it can harm your baby.
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- Tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure or are taking other medicines that lower blood pressure, or if you have kidney disease or are dehydrated.