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Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's

Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's

Prescription drug
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Dec-24

About Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's

Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's belongs to a class of cardiovascular agents that is used in the treatment of heart failure. It helps to reduce the risk of death and hospitalization in adults with chronic heart failure. Also, it can be used in children 1 to less than 18 years old to treat heart failure. Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart cannot pump blood as effectively as it should.

Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's is a combination of two medicines: Valsartan and sacubitril. Valsartan belongs to the class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) that block the effect of angiotensin II receptors that tighten the blood vessels. By blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Valsartan makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Sacubitril belongs to the class of drugs known as neprilysin inhibitors which work by relaxing and widening the blood vessels and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts. Together, Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's helps in the treatment of heart failure.

Take Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's with or without food or as directed by your doctor. Do not crush, chew or break the tablet, swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. You are advised to take Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as cough, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, weakness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause a sudden increase the blood pressure, chest pain, or heart attack.  Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's. Do not take Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's with ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, enalapril) since the risk of side effects may increase. Do not take Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's for at least 36 hours before or after taking an ACE inhibitor drug. Inform your doctor before taking Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's if you have kidney or liver problems, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a history of hereditary angioedema (rapid oedema or swelling beneath the area of skin).

Uses of Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's

Treatment of Heart failure.

Medicinal Benefits

Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's is a combination of two medicines Valsartan and sacubitril. Valsartan belongs to the class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) that block the effect of angiotensin II receptors that tighten the blood vessels. By blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Valsartan makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Sacubitril belongs to the class of drugs known as neprilysin inhibitors which work by relaxing and widening the blood vessels and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts. Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's helps in the treatment of certain types of heart failure. It may also help you to live longer and lowers the frequency of hospitalizations for heart failure.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Suspension: Shake the suspension bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take it with or without food with a measuring cup in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's

  • Cough
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Fainting
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Vertigo (sensation of feeling off-balance)
  • Weakness

Drug Warnings

Keep your doctor informed if you have kidney or liver diseases. Discuss with your doctor if you are taking any other medicines along with Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Pregnant women and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's. A prolonged intake of Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's can cause an altered potassium level so, regular monitoring of potassium is required. Driving and operating heavy machinery should not be done as it may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure n standing) might occur, so patients using Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's should get up with caution. Speak to your doctor if you have diabetes before taking Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's. Inform your doctor about your current medicines such as aliskiren (medication to treat high blood pressure), any other heart or blood pressure medicines, lithium, mineral supplements that contain potassium. Inform your doctor if you feel light-headed or have little or no urination, rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, feet, or ankles after taking Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Pain medication (aspirin), a medicine used to lower cholesterol  (rosuvastatin, atorvastatin), medicine to treat both type 1 and type 2 diabetes (insulin detemir), blood pressure medication (metoprolol), a medication used in the management of asthma (budesonide/formoterol).

Drug-Food Interaction: Maintain low salt and low-fat diet while taking Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's. Avoid consuming food rich in potassium, such as potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Hypotension (low blood pressure), diabetes, angioedema (rapid edema or swelling beneath the skin), hyperkalemia (high potassium in the blood), renal artery stenosis, renal/liver disease, renal impairment.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • ROSUVASTATIN
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • INSULIN DETEMIR
  • METOPROLOL
  • BUDESONIDE
  • FORMOTEROL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet while taking Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's.
  • Regular exercise is also recommended to complement treatment with Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's.
  • Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
  • Managing stress with meditation, yoga, massage would also help in treating high blood pressure.

Special Advise

  • Regularly monitor blood pressure levels to prevent hypotension (low blood pressure).
  • Get up slowly while rising from a lying or sitting position as Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's may cause dizziness.
  • Keep your doctor informed about your health/disease conditions and the medicines you are taking.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart cannot pump blood as effectively as it should. Heart failure may occur due to certain conditions like high blood pressure, swelling or damage of heart muscle, faulty heart valves, or narrow arteries in the heart. Symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath, tiredness, fast heartbeat, and swollen legs. 

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

It is not recommended to take Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's while you are pregnant. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide whether Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's can be given to pregnant women or not.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

It is not recommended to take Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's while you are breast-feeding. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide whether Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's can be given to breast-feeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's can be used to treat heart failure in children who are at least 1 year old when prescribed by a child specialist

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India Country of Origin: India
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FAQs

Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's is a combination of Valsartan and sacubitril. Valsartan belongs to the class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) that block the effect of angiotensin II receptors that tighten the blood vessels. By blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Valsartan makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Sacubitril belongs to the class of drugs known as neprilysin inhibitors which work by relaxing and widening the blood vessels and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts. Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's helps in the treatment of certain types of heart failure. It may also help you to live longer and lowers the frequency of hospitalizations for heart failure.
Please do not stop taking Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's without consulting your doctor on your own as it may lead to rising in blood pressure. Continue taking Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's.
Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's are advised to monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid unpleasant events regularly.
High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the heart, brain, and kidney's blood vessels, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks.
Talk to your doctor before taking potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics, or salt substitutes along with Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's as it might cause an increase in serum potassium and serum creatinine levels.
Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's may cause a headache as a common side effect, especially in the first few days of treatment. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor to reduce the dose initially.
Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's is not recommended for patients with severe hypotension (low blood pressure) as it may increase the risk of worsening the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure before taking Cidmus 100 mg Tablet 14's.

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