Sacubitril and valsartan and Veltassa

• 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.

• Generic Name: patiromer
• Dosage Forms: powder for oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Veltassa

Veltassa (patiromer) is a medicine that binds itself to potassium in your digestive tract. This helps prevent your body from absorbing too much potassium. Patiromer also helps your body get rid of excess potassium through your stools (bowel movements).

Veltassa is used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in your blood).

Veltassa works differently from other medicines because it passes through your stomach and into your intestines without being absorbed into your blood stream.