Azedra Injection and Entresto

• Generic Name: iobenguane I 131
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Azedra, AdreView

Azedra is a radiopharmaceutical (RAY dee oh far ma SOO tik al) medicine that is used to treat a certain type of adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma).

Azedra is also used to treat a rare type of nerve cell tumor (paraganglioma) that can spread throughout the body.

Azedra is for use in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

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

• Generic Name: sacubitril / valsartan
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Entresto

Entresto contains a combination of sacubitril and valsartan. Sacubitril is a blood pressure medicine. It works by increasing the levels of certain proteins in the body that can dilate (widen) blood vessels. This helps lower blood pressure by reducing sodium levels.

Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB). Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Entresto is used in certain people with chronic heart failure. This medicine helps lower the risk of needing to be hospitalized when symptoms get worse, and helps lower the risk of death from heart failure.

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

Entresto is usually given together with other heart medications.