Entresto

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 22, 2022

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Sacubitril/valsartan

Common Brands:

Entresto

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker/neprilysin inhibitor

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Chronic heart failure

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Entresto Drug Class

Entresto (ehn tres toh) contains two medications - sacubitril, which belongs to a group of drugs called neprilysin inhibitors, and valsartan, which belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. The combination is called angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI).

Entresto Age Range

Entresto is approved for use in adults and children over the age of 1 year.