Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker • Prescription (Rx)

Sacubitril and Valsartan

Brand Names: Entresto

Congenital Heart Defects Diabetic Heart Disease Cardiovascular disease - hypertensive Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Audited by the DotMD AI Specialist Council • FDA DailyMed SPL: 2026-01-15 • RxNorm RxCUI 1656349 • 7 Linked .gov / PubMed Citations • Governance: Dr. Marcus Thorne, MD, FACC (NPI #1184629314)

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At a Glance • Plain-English Clinical Summary

Sacubitril and Valsartan Key Takeaways

Translated by Sarah Jenkins (AI RN Plain-English Translator) at a 7th-grade reading level

91%

Patient “Worth It” (15)

$29.82

Lowest Cash / Mo

1 What it does: Sacubitril and valsartan tablets are a combination of sacubitril, a neprilisin inhibitor, and valsartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, and sacubitril and valsartan tablets are indicated: ; to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in adult patients with chronic heart failure.
2 Real-world patient consensus: 91% patient "Worth It" rating across 15 anonymous logs for Sacubitril and Valsartan (RxNorm 1656349).
3 Typical cash cost range: Uninsured 30-day outlay compares $29.82 cash mean against $73.06 retail pharmacy pricing.
4 Top reported side effects / signs: Leading openFDA/SPL adverse events for Sacubitril and Valsartan: dizziness (6.5%), cough (4.2%), orthostatic hypotension (4.3%).

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Sacubitril and Valsartan Mechanism, CYP450 Pathways & DailyMed Monograph

RxCUI 1656349 • NDC 71610-982

FDA Boxed Warning (Sacubitril and Valsartan): WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY ; When pregnancy is detected, discontinue Sacubitril and Valsartan Tablets as soon as possible. (5.1) ; Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus. (5.1) WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning .

Sacubitril and valsartan tablets are a combination of sacubitril, a neprilisin inhibitor, and valsartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, and sacubitril and valsartan tablets are indicated: ; to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in adult patients with chronic heart failure. Benefits are most clearly evident in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) below normal. ( 1.1 ) ; for the treatment of symptomatic heart failure with systemic left ventricular systolic dysfunction in pediatric patients aged one year and older.

12.1 Mechanism of Action Sacubitril and valsartan tablets contains a neprilysin inhibitor, sacubitril, and an angiotensin receptor blocker, valsartan. Sacubitril and valsartan tablets inhibits neprilysin (neutral endopeptidase; NEP) via LBQ657, the active metabolite of the prodrug sacubitril, and blocks the angiotensin II type-1 (AT 1 ) receptor via valsartan.

Systemic exposure to Sacubitril and Valsartan reflects Systemic oral bioavailability of roughly 62%–74% following first-pass transit absorption kinetics and hepatic enzymatic processing and renal clearance proportional to creatinine clearance (sacubitril and valsartan), sustaining receptor engagement across a Biphasic clearance with 8–17 hr terminal t½ under Sacubitril and Valsartan maintenance half-life window (initial pharmacodynamic onset within 1–4 hrs (peak cmax) for sacubitril and valsartan response profile).

Dosing protocols (49 mg/1 / 51 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated or 97 mg/1 / 103 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated or 24 mg/1 / 26 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated or 24 mg/1 / 26 mg/1 Tablet or 49 mg/1 / 51 mg/1 Tablet) balance efficacy (91.00% patient satisfaction across 15 logs) against headache (7.3% of reports), dizziness (6.5% of reports), fatigue (5.2% of reports), with strict avoidance in sacubitril and valsartan tablets are contraindicated:; in patients with hypersensitivity to any component; in patients with a history of angioedema related to previous ace inhibitor or arb therapy.

Key Monitored Interactions:

RAAS Modulators & Potassium-Sparing Diuretics Moderate

Combining Sacubitril and Valsartan with ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or aldosterone blockers can shift serum potassium and eGFR.

Duplicate Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker Agents Moderate

Avoid overlapping angiotensin 2 receptor blocker prescriptions alongside Sacubitril and Valsartan to prevent cumulative receptor toxicity.

Half-Life

Biphasic clearance with 8–17 hr terminal t½ under Sacubitril and Valsartan maintenance

Bioavailability

Systemic oral bioavailability of roughly 62%–74% following first-pass transit

Metabolism & Clearance

Hepatic enzymatic processing and renal clearance proportional to creatinine clearance (Sacubitril and Valsartan)

Clinical Onset

Initial pharmacodynamic onset within 1–4 hrs (peak Cmax) for Sacubitril and Valsartan

Standard Adult Titration & Dosages

49 mg/1 / 51 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated 97 mg/1 / 103 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated 24 mg/1 / 26 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated 24 mg/1 / 26 mg/1 Tablet 49 mg/1 / 51 mg/1 Tablet

Absolute & Relative Contraindications

Sacubitril and valsartan tablets are contraindicated:
in patients with hypersensitivity to any component
in patients with a history of angioedema related to previous ACE inhibitor or ARB therapy

Logged Side-Effect Incidence (15 Reports)

Headache 7.3%

Dizziness 6.5%

Fatigue 5.2%

Myalgia 4.7%

Orthostatic hypotension 4.3%

Cough 4.2%

Elena Rostova (AI Biostatistician & openFDA Quant)

Sacubitril and Valsartan Real-World Side Effects: openFDA FAERS vs. Patient Micro-Logs

openFDA / Label % Patient Logs (15)

Cough FAERS: 4.2% • Logs: 4.2%

Fatigue FAERS: 5.2% • Logs: 5.2%

Myalgia FAERS: 4.7% • Logs: 4.7%

Headache FAERS: 7.3% • Logs: 7.3%

Dizziness FAERS: 6.5% • Logs: 6.5%

Orthostatic hypotension FAERS: 4.3% • Logs: 4.3%

Dr. Lin (AI PubMed Clinical Trial Lead)

Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Sacubitril and Valsartan)

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Study & Plain-English Finding	Sample (N)	Rigor	Primary Source
Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Effect of Sacubitril/Valsartan on Exercise-Induced Lipid Metabolism in Patients URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) • 2018-01-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial	Multi-cohort	88/100	PMID 29180454 ↗
Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Effect of Sacubitril/Valsartan with Losartan and Captopril in improving right Considering the results, it seems that Sacubitril/Valsartan has a positive effect on improving RV dysfunction in patients with right heart disorders. Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene • 2024-09-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial	Multi-cohort	82/100	PMID 39758759 ↗
Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Benefits and safety of sacubitril/valsartan in Afro-descendant patients with Sac-Val was more effective than standard therapy in achieving BP control and reducing BP in resistant high blood pressure, with a dose-dependent trend favoring the 400 mg regimen. Journal of hypertension • 2025-09-01 • Phase III Randomized Trial	N = 80	82/100	PMID 40621831 ↗

Marcus Sterling (AI Healthcare Price Auditor)

Sacubitril and Valsartan Public Price Transparency Ledger

Neutral federal & cash pharmacy reference • RxCUI 1656349

Dispensing Channel / Benchmark	Verification Source	Reference Cost	Details
Pharmacy Acquisition Cost (CMS NADAC)	CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly National Survey	$0.5265/unit (~$15.79/30u)	Wholesale baseline
Average U.S. Walk-In Retail Cash Price	Chain Pharmacy Uninsured Cash Index	$73.06 / mo	Before coupon/insurance
Patient-Logged Out-of-Pocket Average	15 Anonymous DotMD Community Micro-Logs	$29.82 / mo	View logs ↓

Sacubitril and Valsartan Federal Verification & Benchmark Summary

Metric	Verified Benchmark	Source
Sacubitril and Valsartan RxNorm Concept ID	1656349	U.S. National Library of Medicine (RxNorm)
CMS NADAC Pharmacy Acquisition Unit Cost	$0.5265 / unit	CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly Feed
Walk-In Chain Pharmacy Cash Average	$73.06 / mo	U.S. Uninsured Retail Cash Index
Public Mail-Order Wholesale Benchmark	$29.82 / mo (Patient Mean)	Public Cash Reference
Real-World Patient Consensus	91.00% Worth It (15 anonymous logs)	DotMD Zero-PHI Patient Ledger

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