Asacol HD and Sacubitril and valsartan

• Generic Name: mesalamine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Apriso, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa, Canasa, Canasa Pac, Rowasa, SfRowasa

Asacol HD affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

Asacol HD is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. This medicine is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.

Some brands of mesalamine are for use only in adults, and some brands are for use in children who are at least 5 years old.

Asacol HD may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: sacubitril / valsartan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Entresto

Sacubitril and valsartan are blood pressure medicines. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB).

Sacubitril and valsartan is a combination medicine that is used in certain people with chronic heart failure. sacubitril and valsartan helps lower the risk of needing to be hospitalized when symptoms get worse, and helps lower the risk of death from heart failure.

Sacubitril and valsartan is also used to treat heart failure in children who are at least 1 year old.

Sacubitril and valsartan is usually given together with other heart medications.

Sacubitril and valsartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.