ENTRESTO (sacubitril 24 mg valsartan 26 mg) Dailymed

Generic: sacubitril and valsartan is used for the treatment of Heart Failure Diabetic Nephropathies Hyperaldosteronism Hypertension Hypotension Pregnancy Ventricular Dysfunction, Left

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Warning: Fetal Toxicity

When pregnancy is detected, discontinue ENTRESTO 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.

When pregnancy is detected, discontinue ENTRESTO 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)

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Warning: Fetal Toxicity

When pregnancy is detected, discontinue ENTRESTO 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.

When pregnancy is detected, discontinue ENTRESTO 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)

Recent Major Changes Section

Dosage and Administration (2.3, 2.5) 4/2024

1indications And Usage

ENTRESTO is a combination of sacubitril, a neprilisin inhibitor, and valsartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, and is 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. ENTRESTO reduces NT-proBNP and is expected to improve cardiovascular outcomes. (1.2)

1.1Adult Heart Failure

ENTRESTO is 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.

LVEF is a variable measure, so use clinical judgment in deciding whom to treat [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].

1.2Pediatric Heart Failure

ENTRESTO is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic heart failure with systemic left ventricular systolic dysfunction in pediatric patients aged one year and older. ENTRESTO reduces NT-proBNP and is expected to improve cardiovascular outcomes.

2dosage And Administration

The recommended starting dosage for adults is 49 mg/51 mg orally twice daily. The target maintenance dose is 97 mg/103mg orally twice daily. (2.2)

Adjust adult doses every 2 to 4 weeks to the target maintenance dose, as tolerated by the patient. (2.2)

For pediatric patients, see the Full Prescribing Information for recommended dosage, titrations, preparation and administration instructions. (2.3, 2.4, 2.5)

Reduce starting dose to half the usually recommended starting dosage for:

patients not currently taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) or previously taking a low dose of these agents. (2.6)

patients with severe renal impairment. (2.7)

patients with moderate hepatic impairment. (2.8)

2.1General Considerations

ENTRESTO is contraindicated with concomitant use of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. If switching from an ACE inhibitor to ENTRESTO allow a washout period of 36 hours between administration of the two drugs [see Contraindications (4) and Drug Interactions (7.1)].

2.2Adult Heart Failure

The recommended starting dose of ENTRESTO is 49/51 mg orally twice-daily.

Double the dose of ENTRESTO after 2 to 4 weeks to the target maintenance dose of 97/103 mg twice daily, as tolerated by the patient.

2.3Pediatric Heart Failure

For the recommended dosage for pediatric patients aged 1 year and older, refer to Table 1 if using the tablets, or Table 2 if using the oral pellets.

Take the recommended dose orally twice daily. Adjust pediatric patient doses every 2 weeks, as tolerated by the patient.

Table 1: Recommended Dose and Titration for Pediatric Patients Using Tablets
^†Use of the oral suspension or oral pellets (see Table 2) is recommended in these patients. Recommended mg/kg doses are of the combined amount of both sacubitril and valsartan [see Dosage and Administration (2.4, 2.5)]. ^‡Doses of 72 mg/78 mg can be achieved using three 24 mg/26 mg tablets [see Dosage Forms and Strengths (3)].

Titration Step Dose (twice daily)

Weight (kg) Starting Second Final

Less than 40 kg^† 1.6 mg/kg 2.3 mg/kg 3.1 mg/kg

At least 40 kg, less than 50 kg 24 mg/26 mg 49 mg/51 mg 72 mg/78 mg^‡

At least 50 kg 49 mg/51 mg 72 mg/78 mg^‡ 97 mg/103 mg

Table 2: Recommended Dose and Titration for Pediatric Patients using ENTRESTO SPRINKLE^†
^†When using capsules, more than one capsule may be needed to achieve recommended doses. Oral pellets are contained within each capsule. Use the entire contents of the capsules to achieve the dose. ^‡Recommended mg/kg doses are of the combined amount of sacubitril and valsartan [see Dosage and administration (2.4)]. ^*For patients 50 kg or more, see Table 1.

Titration Step Dose (twice daily)

Weight (kg)^* Starting Second Final

Less than 13(use oral suspension^‡) 1.6 mg/kg 2.3 mg/kg 3.1 mg/kg

13 to less than 19 12 mg/12 mg (Two 6 mg/6 mg capsules) 18 mg/18 mg (Three 6 mg/6 mg capsules) 24 mg/24 mg (Four 6 mg/6 mg capsules)

19 to less than 26 18 mg/18 mg (Three 6 mg/6 mg capsules) 24 mg/24 mg (Four 6 mg/6 mg capsules) 30 mg/32 mg (Two 15 mg/16 mg capsules)

26 to less than 34 24 mg/24 mg (Four 6 mg/6 mg capsules) 30 mg/32 mg (Two 15 mg/16 mg capsules) 45 mg/48 mg (Three 15 mg/16 mg capsules)

34 to less than 50^* 30 mg/32 mg (Two 15 mg/16 mg capsules) 45 mg/48 mg (Three 15 mg/16 mg capsules) 60 mg/64 mg (Four 15 mg/16 mg capsules)

2.4Preparation of Oral Suspension Using Tablets

ENTRESTO oral suspension can be substituted at the recommended tablet dosage in patients unable to swallow tablets.

ENTRESTO 800 mg/200 mL oral suspension can be prepared in a concentration of 4 mg/mL (sacubitril/valsartan 1.96/2.04 mg/mL). Use ENTRESTO 49/51 mg tablets in the preparation of the suspension.

To make an 800 mg/200 mL (4 mg/mL) oral suspension, transfer eight tablets of ENTRESTO 49/51 mg film-coated tablets into a mortar. Crush the tablets into a fine powder using a pestle. Add 60 mL of Ora-Plus^® into the mortar and triturate gently with pestle for 10 minutes, to form a uniform suspension. Add 140 mL of Ora-Sweet^® SF into mortar and triturate with pestle for another 10 minutes, to form a uniform suspension. Transfer the entire contents from the mortar into a clean 200 mL amber colored PET or glass bottle. Place a press-in bottle adapter and close the bottle with a child resistant cap.

The oral suspension can be stored for up to 15 days. Do not store above 25°C (77°F) and do not refrigerate. Shake before each use.

^*Ora-Sweet SF^® and Ora-Plus^® are registered trademarks of Paddock Laboratories, Inc.

2.5Preparation and Administration of Oral Pellets

ENTRESTO SPRINKLE are oral pellets contained within capsules. Do not swallow the capsules. Do not chew or crush the oral pellets.

ENTRESTO SPRINKLE can also be substituted in patients unable to swallow tablets.

Use the entire contents of the capsules to achieve the dose.

To administer ENTRESTO oral pellets, open the capsule and sprinkle the full content onto 1 to 2 teaspoons of soft food. Consume the food containing the oral pellets immediately after adding them. Empty capsule shells must be discarded after use and not swallowed. Do not administer ENTRESTO oral pellets via nasogastric, gastrostomy, or other enteral tubes because it may cause obstruction of enteral tubes.

2.6Dose Adjustment for Patients Not Taking an ACE inhibitor or ARB or Previously Taking Low Doses of These Agents

In patients not currently taking an ACE inhibitor or an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and for patients previously taking low doses of these agents, start ENTRESTO at half the usually recommended starting dose. After initiation, increase the dose every 2 to 4 weeks in adults and every 2 weeks in pediatric patients to follow the recommended dose escalation thereafter [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.3)].

Note: Initiate pediatric patients weighing 40 to 50 kg who meet this criterion at 0.8 mg/kg twice daily using the oral suspension or oral pellets [see Dosage and Administration (2.3, 2.4, 2.5)].

2.7Dose Adjustment for Severe Renal Impairment

In adults and pediatric patients with severe renal impairment estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m²), start ENTRESTO at half the usually recommended starting dose. After initiation, increase the dose to follow the recommended dose escalation thereafter [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.3)].

Note: Initiate pediatric patients weighing 40 to 50 kg who meet this criterion at 0.8 mg/kg twice daily using the oral suspension or oral pellets [see Dosage and Administration (2.3, 2.4, 2.5)].

No starting dose adjustment is needed for mild or moderate renal impairment.

2.8Dose Adjustment for Hepatic Impairment

In adults and pediatric patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B classification), start ENTRESTO at half the usually recommended starting dose. After initiation, increase the dose to follow the recommended dose escalation thereafter [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.3)].

Note: Initiate pediatric patients weighing 40 to 50 kg who meet this criterion at 0.8 mg/kg twice daily using the oral suspension or oral pellets [see Dosage and Administration (2.3, 2.4, 2.5)].

No starting dose adjustment is needed for mild hepatic impairment.

Use in patients with severe hepatic impairment is not recommended.

3dosage Forms And Strengths

ENTRESTO film-coated tablets are supplied as unscored, ovaloid tablets in the following strengths:

ENTRESTO 24/26 mg, (sacubitril 24 mg and valsartan 26 mg) are violet white and debossed with “NVR” on one side and “LZ” on the other side.

ENTRESTO 49/51 mg, (sacubitril 49 mg and valsartan 51 mg) are pale yellow and debossed with “NVR” on one side and “L1” on the other side.

ENTRESTO 97/103 mg, (sacubitril 97 mg and valsartan 103 mg) are light pink and debossed with “NVR” on one side and “L11” on the other side.

ENTRESTO SPRINKLE film-coated oral pellets are contained in a hard capsule in the following strengths:

ENTRESTO SPRINKLE 6/6 mg, (sacubitril 6 mg and valsartan 6 mg) consists of a white colored cap with “04” and a transparent body with “NVR” and both parts with arrows.

ENTRESTO SPRINKLE 15/16 mg, (sacubitril 15 mg and valsartan 16 mg) consists of a yellow colored cap with “10” and a transparent body with “NVR” and both parts with arrows.

Film-coated tablets: 24/26 mg; 49/51 mg; 97/103 mg (3)

Film-coated oral pellets within capsules: 6 mg/6 mg; 15 mg/16 mg (3)

4contraindications

ENTRESTO is contraindicated:

in patients with hypersensitivity to any component

in patients with a history of angioedema related to previous ACE inhibitor or ARB therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]

with concomitant use of ACE inhibitors. Do not administer within 36 hours of switching from or to an ACE inhibitor [see Drug Interactions (7.1)]

with concomitant use of aliskiren in patients with diabetes [see Drug Interactions (7.1)]

Hypersensitivity to any component. (4)

History of angioedema related to previous ACEi or ARB therapy. (4)

Concomitant use with ACE inhibitors. (4, 7.1)

Concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes. (4, 7.1)

5warnings And Precautions

Observe for signs and symptoms of angioedema and hypotension. (5.2, 5.3)

Monitor renal function and potassium in susceptible patients. (5.4, 5.5)

5.1Fetal Toxicity

ENTRESTO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death. When pregnancy is detected, consider alternative drug treatment and discontinue ENTRESTO. However, if there is no appropriate alternative to therapy with drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system, and if the drug is considered lifesaving for the mother, advise a pregnant woman of the potential risk to the fetus [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

5.2Angioedema

ENTRESTO may cause angioedema [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. If angioedema occurs, discontinue ENTRESTO immediately, provide appropriate therapy, and monitor for airway compromise. ENTRESTO must not be re-administered. In cases of confirmed angioedema where swelling has been confined to the face and lips, the condition has generally resolved without treatment, although antihistamines have been useful in relieving symptoms.

Angioedema associated with laryngeal edema may be fatal. Where there is involvement of the tongue, glottis or larynx, likely to cause airway obstruction, administer appropriate therapy, e.g., subcutaneous epinephrine/adrenaline solution 1:1000 (0.3 mL to 0.5 mL) and take measures necessary to ensure maintenance of a patent airway.

ENTRESTO has been associated with a higher rate of angioedema in Black than in non-Black patients.

Patients with a prior history of angioedema may be at increased risk of angioedema with ENTRESTO [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. ENTRESTO must not be used in patients with a known history of angioedema related to previous ACE inhibitor or ARB therapy [see Contraindications (4)]. ENTRESTO should not be used in patients with hereditary angioedema.

5.3Hypotension

ENTRESTO lowers blood pressure and may cause symptomatic hypotension [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Patients with an activated renin-angiotensin system, such as volume- and/or salt-depleted patients (e.g., those being treated with high doses of diuretics), are at greater risk. Correct volume or salt depletion prior to administration of ENTRESTO or start at a lower dose. If hypotension occurs, consider dose adjustment of diuretics, concomitant antihypertensive drugs, and treatment of other causes of hypotension (e.g., hypovolemia). If hypotension persists despite such measures, reduce the dosage or temporarily discontinue ENTRESTO. Permanent discontinuation of therapy is usually not required.

5.4Impaired Renal Function

As a consequence of inhibiting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), decreases in renal function may be anticipated in susceptible individuals treated with ENTRESTO [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. In patients whose renal function depends upon the activity of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (e.g., patients with severe congestive heart failure), treatment with ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor antagonists has been associated with oliguria, progressive azotemia and, rarely, acute renal failure and death. Closely monitor serum creatinine, and down-titrate or interrupt ENTRESTO in patients who develop a clinically significant decrease in renal function [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

As with all drugs that affect the RAAS, ENTRESTO may increase blood urea and serum creatinine levels in patients with bilateral or unilateral renal artery stenosis. In patients with renal artery stenosis, monitor renal function.

5.5Hyperkalemia

Through its actions on the RAAS, hyperkalemia may occur with ENTRESTO [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Monitor serum potassium periodically and treat appropriately, especially in patients with risk factors for hyperkalemia such as severe renal impairment, diabetes, hypoaldosteronism, or a high potassium diet. Dosage reduction or interruption of ENTRESTO may be required [see Dosage and Administration (2.7)].

6adverse Reactions

Clinically significant adverse reactions that appear in other sections of the labeling include:

Angioedema [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]

Hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]

Impaired Renal Function [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]

Hyperkalemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]

Adverse reactions occurring greater than or equal to 5% are hypotension, hyperkalemia, cough, dizziness, and renal failure. (6.1)

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 1-888-669-6682 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.

A total of 6,622 heart failure patients were treated with ENTRESTO in the PARADIGM-HF (vs. enalapril) and PARAGON-HF (vs. valsartan) clinical trials. Of these, 5,085 were exposed for at least 1 year.

Adult Heart Failure

In PARADIGM-HF, patients were required to complete sequential enalapril and ENTRESTO run-in periods of (median) 15 and 29 days, respectively, prior to entering the randomized double-blind period comparing ENTRESTO and enalapril. During the enalapril run-in period, 1,102 patients (10.5%) were permanently discontinued from the study, 5.6% because of an adverse event, most commonly renal dysfunction (1.7%), hyperkalemia (1.7%) and hypotension (1.4%). During the ENTRESTO run-in period, an additional 10.4% of patients permanently discontinued treatment, 5.9% because of an adverse event, most commonly renal dysfunction (1.8%), hypotension (1.7%) and hyperkalemia (1.3%). Because of this run-in design, the adverse reaction rates described below are lower than expected in practice.

In the double-blind period, safety was evaluated in 4,203 patients treated with ENTRESTO and 4,229 treated with enalapril. In PARADIGM-HF, patients randomized to ENTRESTO received treatment for up to 4.3 years, with a median duration of exposure of 24 months; 3,271 patients were treated for more than one year. Discontinuation of therapy because of an adverse event during the double-blind period occurred in 450 (10.7%) of ENTRESTO-treated patients and 516 (12.2%) of patients receiving enalapril.

Adverse reactions occurring at an incidence of greater than or equal to 5% in patients who were treated with ENTRESTO in the double-blind period of PARADIGM-HF are shown in Table 3.

In PARADIGM-HF, the incidence of angioedema was 0.1% in both the enalapril and ENTRESTO run-in periods. In the double-blind period, the incidence of angioedema was higher in patients treated with ENTRESTO than enalapril (0.5% and 0.2%, respectively). The incidence of angioedema in Black patients was 2.4% with ENTRESTO and 0.5% with enalapril [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

Orthostasis was reported in 2.1% of patients treated with ENTRESTO compared to 1.1% of patients treated with enalapril during the double-blind period of PARADIGM-HF. Falls were reported in 1.9% of patients treated with ENTRESTO compared to 1.3% of patients treated with enalapril.

Table 3: Adverse Reactions Reported in greater than or equal to 5% of Patients Treated with ENTRESTO in the Double-Blind Period of PARADIGM-HF

ENTRESTO(n = 4,203)% Enalapril(n = 4,229)%

Hypotension 18 12

Hyperkalemia 12 14

Cough 9 13

Dizziness 6 5

Renal failure/acute renal failure 5 5

In PARAGON-HF, no new adverse reactions were identified.

Pediatric Heart Failure

The adverse reactions observed in pediatric patients 1 year to less than 18 years old who received treatment with ENTRESTO were consistent with those observed in adult patients.

Laboratory Abnormalities

Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

Decreases in hemoglobin/hematocrit of greater than 20% were observed in approximately 5% of both ENTRESTO- and enalapril-treated patients in the double-blind period in PARADIGM-HF. Decreases in hemoglobin/hematocrit of greater than 20% were observed in approximately 7% of ENTRESTO-treated patients and 9% of valsartan-treated patients in the double-blind period in PARAGON-HF.

Serum Creatinine

During the double-blind period in PARADIGM-HF, approximately 16% of both ENTRESTO- and enalapril-treated patients had increases in serum creatinine of greater than 50%. During the double-blind period in PARAGON-HF, approximately 17% of ENTRESTO-treated patients and 21% of valsartan-treated patients had increases in serum creatinine of greater than 50%.

Serum Potassium

During the double-blind period of PARADIGM-HF, approximately 16% of both ENTRESTO- and enalapril-treated patients had potassium concentrations greater than 5.5 mEq/L. During the double-blind period of PARAGON-HF, approximately 18% of ENTRESTO-treated patients and 20% of valsartan-treated patients had potassium concentrations greater than 5.5 mEq/L.

6.2Postmarketing Experience

The following additional adverse reactions have been reported in postmarketing experience. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Hypersensitivity including rash, pruritus, and anaphylactic reaction

7drug Interactions

Avoid concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) less than 60. (7.1)

Potassium-sparing diuretics: May lead to increased serum potassium. (7.2)

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): May lead to increased risk of renal impairment. (7.3)

Lithium: Increased risk of lithium toxicity. (7.4)

7.1Dual Blockade of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System

Concomitant use of ENTRESTO with an ACE inhibitor is contraindicated because of the increased risk of angioedema [see Contraindications (4)].

Avoid use of ENTRESTO with an ARB, because ENTRESTO contains the angiotensin II receptor blocker valsartan.

The concomitant use of ENTRESTO with aliskiren is contraindicated in patients with diabetes [see Contraindications (4)]. Avoid use with aliskiren in patients with renal impairment (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m²).

7.2Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

As with other drugs that block angiotensin II or its effects, concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride), potassium supplements, or salt substitutes containing potassium may lead to increases in serum potassium [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].

7.3Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Including Selective Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitors (COX-2 Inhibitors)

In patients who are elderly, volume-depleted (including those on diuretic therapy), or with compromised renal function, concomitant use of NSAIDs, including COX-2 inhibitors, with ENTRESTO may result in worsening of renal function, including possible acute renal failure. These effects are usually reversible. Monitor renal function periodically.

7.4Lithium

Increases in serum lithium concentrations and lithium toxicity have been reported during concomitant administration of lithium with angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Monitor serum lithium levels during concomitant use with ENTRESTO.

8use In Specific Populations

Lactation: Breastfeeding not recommended. (8.2)

Severe Hepatic Impairment: Use not recommended. (2.8, 8.6)

8.1Pregnancy

Risk Summary

ENTRESTO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death (see Clinical Considerations). Most epidemiologic studies examining fetal abnormalities after exposure to antihypertensive use in the first trimester have not distinguished drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system from other antihypertensive agents. In animal reproduction studies, ENTRESTO treatment during organogenesis resulted in increased embryo-fetal lethality in rats and rabbits and teratogenicity in rabbits (see Data). When pregnancy is detected, consider alternative drug treatment and discontinue ENTRESTO. However, if there is no appropriate alternative to therapy with drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system, and if the drug is considered lifesaving for the mother, advise a pregnant woman of the potential risk to the fetus.

The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

Clinical Considerations

Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions

Oligohydramnios in pregnant women who use drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy can result in the following: reduced fetal renal function leading to anuria and renal failure, fetal lung hypoplasia, skeletal deformations, including skull hypoplasia, hypotension, and death.

Perform serial ultrasound examinations to assess the intra-amniotic environment. Fetal testing may be appropriate, based on the week of gestation. Patients and physicians should be aware, however, that oligohydramnios may not appear until after the fetus has sustained irreversible injury. If oligohydramnios is observed, consider alternative drug treatment. Closely observe neonates with histories of in utero exposure to ENTRESTO for hypotension, oliguria, and hyperkalemia. In neonates with a history of in utero exposure to ENTRESTO, if oliguria or hypotension occurs, support blood pressure and renal perfusion. Exchange transfusions or dialysis may be required as a means of reversing hypotension and replacing renal function.

Data

Animal Data

ENTRESTO treatment during organogenesis resulted in increased embryo-fetal lethality in rats at doses greater than or equal to 49 mg sacubitril/51 mg valsartan/kg/day (less than or equal to 0.06 [LBQ657, the active metabolite] and 0.72 [valsartan]-fold the maximum recommended human dose [MRHD] of 97/103 mg twice-daily on the basis of the area under the plasma drug concentration-time curve [AUC]) and rabbits at doses greater than or equal to 5 mg sacubitril/5 mg valsartan/kg/day (2-fold and 0.03-fold the MRHD on the basis of valsartan and LBQ657 AUC, respectively). ENTRESTO is teratogenic based on a low incidence of fetal hydrocephaly, associated with maternally toxic doses, which was observed in rabbits at an ENTRESTO dose of greater than or equal to 5 mg sacubitril/5 mg valsartan/kg/day. The adverse embryo-fetal effects of ENTRESTO are attributed to the angiotensin receptor antagonist activity.

Pre- and postnatal development studies in rats at sacubitril doses up to 750 mg/kg/day (2.2-fold the MRHD on the basis of LBQ657 AUC) and valsartan at doses up to 600 mg/kg/day (0.86-fold the MRHD on the basis of AUC) indicate that treatment with ENTRESTO during organogenesis, gestation and lactation may affect pup development and survival.

8.2Lactation

Risk Summary

There is no information regarding the presence of sacubitril/valsartan in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. Sacubitril/valsartan is present in rat milk (see Data). Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from exposure to sacubitril/valsartan, advise a nursing woman that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with ENTRESTO.

Data

Following an oral dose (15 mg sacubitril/15 mg valsartan/kg) of [¹⁴C] ENTRESTO to lactating rats, transfer of LBQ657 into milk was observed. After a single oral administration of 3 mg/kg [¹⁴C] valsartan to lactating rats, transfer of valsartan into milk was observed.

8.4Pediatric Use

The safety and effectiveness of ENTRESTO have been established for the treatment of heart failure in pediatric patients 1 year to less than 18 years. Use of ENTRESTO was evaluated in a multinational, randomized, double-blind trial comparing ENTRESTO and enalapril in 375 patients aged 1 month to less than 18 years (ENTRESTO n = 187; Enalapril n = 188) (PANORAMA-HF) [see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. The safety profile in pediatric patients (1 year to less than 18 years) receiving ENTRESTO was similar to that seen in adult patients.

Limited safety and efficacy data in patients aged 1 month to less than 1 year were inadequate to support conclusions on safety and efficacy in this age group.

Juvenile Animal Toxicity Data

Sacubitril given orally to juvenile rats from postnatal day (PND) 7 to PND 35 or PND 70 (an age approximately equivalent to neonatal through pre-pubertal development or adulthood in humans) at doses greater than or equal to 400 mg/kg/day (approximately 2-fold the AUC exposure to the active metabolite of sacubitril, LBQ657, at an ENTRESTO pediatric clinical dose of 3.1 mg/kg twice daily) resulted in decreases in body weight, bone length, and bone mass. The decrease in body weight was transient from PND 10 to PND 20 and the effects for most bone parameters were reversible after treatment stopped. Exposure at the No-Observed-Adverse-Effect-Level (NOAEL) of 100 mg/kg/day was approximately 0.5-fold the AUC exposure to LBQ657 at the 3.1 mg/kg twice daily dose of ENTRESTO. The mechanism underlying bone effects in rats and the translatability to pediatric patients are unknown.

Valsartan given orally to juvenile rats from PND 7 to PND 70 (an age approximately equivalent to neonatal through adulthood in humans) produced persistent, irreversible kidney damage at all dose levels. Exposure at the lowest tested dose of 1 mg/kg/day was approximately 0.2-fold the exposure at 3.1 mg/kg twice daily dose of ENTRESTO based on AUC. These kidney effects in neonatal rats represent expected exaggerated pharmacological effects that are observed if rats are treated during the first 13 days of life. This period coincides with 36 weeks of gestation in humans, which could occasionally extend up to 44 weeks after conception in humans. In humans, nephrogenesis is thought to be complete around birth; however, maturation of other aspects of kidney function (such as glomerular filtration and tubular function) may continue until approximately 2 years of age. It is unknown whether post-natal use of valsartan before maturation of renal function is complete has long-term deleterious effects on the kidney.

8.5Geriatric Use

There were 4,143 and 3,971 heart failure patients 65 years of age and older in PARADIGM-HF and PARAGON-HF, respectively [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Of the total number of ENTRESTO-treated patients, 2,087 (49.6%) and 1,995 (82.9%) were 65 years of age and older, while 786 (18.7%) and 1,100 (45.7%) were 75 years of age and older in PARADIGM-HF and PARAGON-HF, respectively. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness of ENTRESTO have been observed between patients 65 years of age and older and younger adult patients in either study.

No relevant pharmacokinetic differences have been observed in elderly (≥ 65 years) or very elderly (≥ 75 years) patients compared to the overall population [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

8.6Hepatic Impairment

No dose adjustment is required when administering ENTRESTO to patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A classification). Half of the starting dose is recommended in adult and pediatric patients with heart failure and with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B classification). The use of ENTRESTO in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C classification) is not recommended, as no studies have been conducted in these patients [see Dosage and Administration (2.8) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

8.7Renal Impairment

No dose adjustment is required in patients with mild (eGFR 60 to 90 mL/min/1.73 m²) to moderate (eGFR 30 to 60 mL/min/1.73 m²) renal impairment. Half of the starting dose is recommended in adult and pediatric patients with heart failure and with severe renal impairment (eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m²). [see Dosage and Administration (2.7), Warnings and Precautions (5.4) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

10overdosage

Limited data are available with regard to overdosage in human subjects with ENTRESTO. In healthy volunteers, a single dose of ENTRESTO 583 mg sacubitril/617 mg valsartan, and multiple doses of 437 mg sacubitril/463 mg valsartan (14 days) have been studied and were well tolerated.

Hypotension is the most likely result of overdosage due to the blood pressure lowering effects of ENTRESTO. Symptomatic treatment should be provided.

ENTRESTO is unlikely to be removed by hemodialysis because of high protein binding.

11description

ENTRESTO (sacubitril and valsartan) is a combination of a neprilysin inhibitor and an angiotensin II receptor blocker.

ENTRESTO contains a complex comprised of anionic forms of sacubitril and valsartan, sodium cations, and water molecules in the molar ratio of 1:1:3:2.5, respectively. Following oral administration, the complex dissociates into sacubitril (which is further metabolized to LBQ657) and valsartan. The complex is chemically described as Octadecasodiumhexakis(4-{[(1S,3R)-1-([1,1´-biphenyl]-4-ylmethyl)-4-ethoxy-3-methyl-4-oxobutyl]amino}-4-oxobutanoate)hexakis(N-pentanoyl-N-{[2´-(1H-tetrazol-1-id-5-yl)[1,1´-biphenyl]-4-yl]methyl}-L-valinate)—water (1/15).

Its empirical formula (hemipentahydrate) is C₄₈H₅₅N₆O₈Na₃ 2.5 H₂O. Its molecular mass is 957.99 g/mol and its schematic structural formula is:

ENTRESTO is available as film-coated tablets for oral administration, containing 24 mg of sacubitril and 26 mg of valsartan; 49 mg of sacubitril and 51 mg of valsartan; and 97 mg of sacubitril and 103 mg of valsartan. The tablet inactive ingredients are colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, low-substituted hydroxypropylcellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable origin), microcrystalline cellulose, and talc. The film-coat inactive ingredients are hypromellose, iron oxide red (E172), polyethylene glycol 4000, talc, and titanium dioxide (E171). The film-coat for the 24 mg of sacubitril and 26 mg of valsartan tablet and the 97 mg of sacubitril and 103 mg of valsartan tablet also contains iron oxide black (E172). The film-coat for the 49 mg of sacubitril and 51 mg of valsartan tablet contains iron oxide yellow (E172).

ENTRESTO SPRINKLE is available as film-coated oral pellets within capsules for oral administration, containing 6 mg of sacubitril and 6 mg of valsartan; and 15 mg of sacubitril and 16 mg of valsartan. The oral pellet inactive ingredients are colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropylcellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable origin), microcrystalline cellulose, and talc. The film-coat inactive ingredients are basic butylated methacrylate copolymer, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, and talc. The capsule shell inactive ingredients are hypromellose and titanium dioxide (E171). The capsule shell for the 15 mg of sacubitril and 16 mg of valsartan oral pellets also contains iron oxide yellow (E172). The printing ink contains shellac, propylene glycol, iron oxide red (E172), ammonia solution (concentrated), and potassium hydroxide.

12clinical Pharmacology

12.1Mechanism of Action

ENTRESTO contains a neprilysin inhibitor, sacubitril, and an angiotensin receptor blocker, valsartan. ENTRESTO inhibits neprilysin (neutral endopeptidase; NEP) via LBQ657, the active metabolite of the prodrug sacubitril, and blocks the angiotensin II type-1 (AT₁) receptor via valsartan. The cardiovascular and renal effects of ENTRESTO in heart failure patients are attributed to the increased levels of peptides that are degraded by neprilysin, such as natriuretic peptides, by LBQ657, and the simultaneous inhibition of the effects of angiotensin II by valsartan. Valsartan inhibits the effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the AT₁ receptor, and also inhibits angiotensin II-dependent aldosterone release.

12.2Pharmacodynamics

The pharmacodynamic effects of ENTRESTO were evaluated after single and multiple dose administrations in healthy subjects and in patients with heart failure, and are consistent with simultaneous neprilysin inhibition and renin-angiotensin system blockade.

In a 7-day valsartan-controlled study in patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), administration of ENTRESTO resulted in a significant non-sustained increase in natriuresis, increased urine cGMP, and decreased plasma MR-proANP and NT-proBNP compared to valsartan.

In a 21-day study in HFrEF patients, ENTRESTO significantly increased urine ANP and cGMP and plasma cGMP, and decreased plasma NT-proBNP, aldosterone and endothelin-1. ENTRESTO also blocked the AT₁-receptor as evidenced by increased plasma renin activity and plasma renin concentrations. In PARADIGM-HF, ENTRESTO decreased plasma NT-proBNP (not a neprilysin substrate) and increased plasma BNP (a neprilysin substrate) and urine cGMP compared with enalapril.

In PARAMOUNT, a randomized, double-blind, 36-week study in patients with heart failure with LVEF greater than or equal to 45% comparing 97/103 mg of ENTRESTO (n=149) to 160 mg of valsartan (n =152) twice-daily, ENTRESTO decreased NT-proBNP by 17% while valsartan increased NT-proBNP by 8% at Week 12 (p = 0.005).

In PARAGON-HF, ENTRESTO decreased NT-proBNP by 24% (Week 16) and 19% (Week 48) compared to 6% and 3% reductions on valsartan, respectively.

In PANORAMA-HF, a reduction in NT-proBNP was observed at Weeks 4 and 12 for ENTRESTO (40% and 50%) compared to baseline. The NT-proBNP levels continued to decrease over the duration of the study with a reduction of 65% for ENTRESTO at Week 52 compared to baseline.

QT Prolongation: In a thorough QTc clinical study in healthy male subjects, single doses of ENTRESTO 194 mg sacubitril/206 mg valsartan and 583 mg sacubitril/617 mg valsartan had no effect on cardiac repolarization.

Amyloid-β: Neprilysin is one of multiple enzymes involved in the clearance of amyloid-β (Aβ) from the brain and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Administration of ENTRESTO 194 mg sacubitril/206 mg valsartan once-daily for 2 weeks to healthy subjects was associated with an increase in CSF Aβ_1-38 compared to placebo; there were no changes in concentrations of CSF Aβ_1-40 or CSF Aβ_1-42. The clinical relevance of this finding is unknown [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13)].

Blood Pressure: Addition of a 50 mg single dose of sildenafil to ENTRESTO at steady state (194 mg sacubitril/206 mg valsartan once daily for 5 days) in patients with hypertension was associated with additional blood pressure (BP) reduction (approximately 5/4 mmHg, systolic/diastolic BP) compared to administration of ENTRESTO alone.

Co-administration of ENTRESTO did not significantly alter the BP effect of intravenous nitroglycerin.

12.3Pharmacokinetics

Absorption

Following oral administration, ENTRESTO dissociates into sacubitril and valsartan. Sacubitril is further metabolized to LBQ657. The peak plasma concentrations of sacubitril, LBQ657, and valsartan are reached in 0.5 hours, 2 hours, and 1.5 hours, respectively. The oral absolute bioavailability of sacubitril is estimated to be greater than or equal to 60%. The valsartan in ENTRESTO is more bioavailable than the valsartan in other marketed tablet formulations; 26 mg, 51 mg, and 103 mg of valsartan in ENTRESTO is equivalent to 40 mg, 80 mg, and 160 mg of valsartan in other marketed tablet formulations, respectively.

Following twice-daily dosing of ENTRESTO, steady-state levels of sacubitril, LBQ657, and valsartan are reached in 3 days. At steady state, sacubitril and valsartan do not accumulate significantly, whereas LBQ657 accumulates by 1.6-fold. ENTRESTO administration with food has no clinically significant effect on the systemic exposures of sacubitril, LBQ657, or valsartan. Although there is a decrease in exposure to valsartan when ENTRESTO is administered with food, this decrease is not accompanied by a clinically significant reduction in the therapeutic effect. ENTRESTO can therefore be administered with or without food.

Distribution

Sacubitril, LBQ657 and valsartan are highly bound to plasma proteins (94% to 97%). Based on the comparison of plasma and CSF exposures, LBQ657 crosses the blood brain barrier to a limited extent (0.28%). The average apparent volumes of distribution of valsartan and sacubitril are 75 and 103 L, respectively.

Metabolism

Sacubitril is readily converted to LBQ657 by esterases; LBQ657 is not further metabolized to a significant extent. Valsartan is minimally metabolized; only about 20% of the dose is recovered as metabolites. A hydroxyl metabolite has been identified in plasma at low concentrations (less than 10%).

Elimination

Following oral administration, 52% to 68% of sacubitril (primarily as LBQ657) and approximately 13% of valsartan and its metabolites are excreted in urine; 37% to 48% of sacubitril (primarily as LBQ657), and 86% of valsartan and its metabolites are excreted in feces. Sacubitril, LBQ657, and valsartan are eliminated from plasma with a mean elimination half-life (T_1/2) of approximately 1.4 hours, 11.5 hours, and 9.9 hours, respectively.

Linearity/Nonlinearity

The pharmacokinetics of sacubitril, LBQ657, and valsartan were linear over an ENTRESTO dose range of 24 mg sacubitril/26 mg valsartan to 194 mg sacubitril/206 mg valsartan.

Drug Interactions:

Effect of Co-administered Drugs on ENTRESTO:

Because CYP450 enzyme-mediated metabolism of sacubitril and valsartan is minimal, coadministration with drugs that impact CYP450 enzymes is not expected to affect the pharmacokinetics of ENTRESTO. Dedicated drug interaction studies demonstrated that coadministration of furosemide, warfarin, digoxin, carvedilol, a combination of levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol, amlodipine, omeprazole, hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), metformin, atorvastatin, and sildenafil, did not alter the systemic exposure to sacubitril, LBQ657 or valsartan.

Effect of ENTRESTO on Co-administered Drugs:

In vitro data indicate that sacubitril inhibits OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 transporters. The effects of ENTRESTO on the pharmacokinetics of coadministered drugs are summarized in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Effect of ENTRESTO on Pharmacokinetics of Coadministered Drugs

Specific Populations

Effect of specific populations on the pharmacokinetics of LBQ657 and valsartan are shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2: Pharmacokinetics of ENTRESTO in Specific Populations

Note: Child-Pugh Classification was used for hepatic impairment.

Pediatric Patients: The pharmacokinetics of ENTRESTO were evaluated in pediatric heart failure patients 1 to less than 18 years old administered oral doses of 0.8 mg/kg and 3.1 mg/kg of ENTRESTO. Pharmacokinetic data indicated that exposure to ENTRESTO in pediatric and adult patients is similar.

13nonclinical Toxicology

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

Carcinogenesis and Mutagenesis

Carcinogenicity studies conducted in mice and rats with sacubitril and valsartan did not identify any carcinogenic potential for ENTRESTO. The LBQ657 C_max at the high dose (HD) of 1200 mg/kg/day in male and female mice was, respectively, 14 and 16 times that in humans at the MRHD. The LBQ657 C_max in male and female rats at the HD of 400 mg/kg/day was, respectively, 1.7 and 3.5 times that at the MRHD. The doses of valsartan studied (high dose of 160 and 200 mg/kg/day in mice and rats, respectively) were about 4 and 10 times, respectively, the MRHD on a mg/m² basis.

Mutagenicity and clastogenicity studies conducted with ENTRESTO, sacubitril, and valsartan did not reveal any effects at either the gene or chromosome level.

Impairment of Fertility

ENTRESTO did not show any effects on fertility in rats up to a dose of 73 mg sacubitril/77 mg valsartan/kg/day (≤ 1.0-fold and ≤ 0.18-fold the MRHD on the basis of the AUCs of valsartan and LBQ657, respectively).

13.2Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology

The effects of ENTRESTO on amyloid-β concentrations in CSF and brain tissue were assessed in young (2 to 4 years old) cynomolgus monkeys treated with ENTRESTO (24 mg sacubitril/26 mg valsartan/kg/day) for 2 weeks. In this study, ENTRESTO affected CSF Aβ clearance, increasing CSF Aβ 1-40, 1-42, and 1-38 levels in CSF; there was no corresponding increase in Aβ levels in the brain. In addition, in a toxicology study in cynomolgus monkeys treated with ENTRESTO at 146 mg sacubitril/154 mg valsartan/kg/day for 39-weeks, there was no amyloid-β accumulation in the brain.

14clinical Studies

Dosing in clinical trials was based on the total amount of both components of ENTRESTO, i.e., 24/26 mg, 49/51 mg, and 97/103 mg were referred to as 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg, respectively.

14.1Adult Heart Failure

PARADIGM-HF

PARADIGM-HF was a multinational, randomized, double-blind trial comparing ENTRESTO and enalapril in 8,442 adult patients with symptomatic chronic heart failure (NYHA class II–IV) and systolic dysfunction (left ventricular ejection fraction ≤ 40%). Patients had to have been on an ACE inhibitor or ARB for at least four weeks and on maximally tolerated doses of beta-blockers. Patients with a systolic blood pressure of less than 100 mmHg at screening were excluded.

The primary objective of PARADIGM-HF was to determine whether ENTRESTO, a combination of sacubitril and an RAS inhibitor (valsartan), was superior to an RAS inhibitor (enalapril) alone in reducing the risk of the combined endpoint of cardiovascular (CV) death or hospitalization for heart failure (HF).

After discontinuing their existing ACE inhibitor or ARB therapy, patients entered sequential single-blind run-in periods during which they received enalapril 10 mg twice-daily, followed by ENTRESTO 100 mg twice-daily, increasing to 200 mg twice-daily. Patients who successfully completed the sequential run-in periods were randomized to receive either ENTRESTO 200 mg (N = 4,209) twice-daily or enalapril 10 mg (N = 4,233) twice-daily. The primary endpoint was the first event in the composite of CV death or hospitalization for HF. The median follow-up duration was 27 months and patients were treated for up to 4.3 years.

The population was 66% Caucasian, 18% Asian, and 5% Black; the mean age was 64 years and 78% were male. At randomization, 70% of patients were NYHA Class II, 24% were NYHA Class III, and 0.7% were NYHA Class IV. The mean left ventricular ejection fraction was 29%. The underlying cause of heart failure was coronary artery disease in 60% of patients; 71% had a history of hypertension, 43% had a history of myocardial infarction, 37% had an eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73m², and 35% had diabetes mellitus. Most patients were taking beta-blockers (94%), mineralocorticoid antagonists (58%), and diuretics (82%). Few patients had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillator (CRT-D) (15%).

PARADIGM-HF demonstrated that ENTRESTO, a combination of sacubitril and an RAS inhibitor (valsartan), was superior to a RAS inhibitor (enalapril), in reducing the risk of the combined endpoint of cardiovascular death or hospitalization for heart failure, based on a time-to-event analysis (hazard ratio [HR] 0.80; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.73, 0.87, p < 0.0001). The treatment effect reflected a reduction in both cardiovascular death and heart failure hospitalization; see Table 4 and Figure 3. Sudden death accounted for 45% of cardiovascular deaths, followed by pump failure, which accounted for 26%.

ENTRESTO also improved overall survival (HR 0.84; 95% CI [0.76, 0.93], p = 0.0009) (Table 4). This finding was driven entirely by a lower incidence of cardiovascular mortality on ENTRESTO.

Table 4: Treatment Effect for the Primary Composite Endpoint, Its Components, and All-cause Mortality in PARADIGM-HF
^*Analyses of the components of the primary composite endpoint were not prospectively planned to be adjusted for multiplicity. ^**Includes patients who had heart failure hospitalization prior to death.

ENTRESTON = 4,187n (%) EnalaprilN = 4,212n (%) Hazard Ratio(95% CI) p -value

Primary composite endpoint of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization 914 (21.8) 1,117 (26.5) 0.80 (0.73, 0.87) < 0.0001

     Cardiovascular death as first event 377 (9.0) 459 (10.9)

     Heart failure hospitalization as first event 537 (12.8) 658 (15.6)

Number of patients with events:^*

     Cardiovascular death^** 558 (13.3) 693 (16.5) 0.80 (0.71, 0.89)

     Heart failure hospitalizations 537 (12.8) 658 (15.6) 0.79 (0.71, 0.89)

All-cause mortality 711 (17.0) 835 (19.8) 0.84 (0.76, 0.93) 0.0009

The Kaplan-Meier curves presented below (Figure 3) show time to first occurrence of the primary composite endpoint (3A), and time to occurrence of cardiovascular death at any time (3B) and first heart failure hospitalization (3C).

Figure 3: Kaplan-Meier Curves for the Primary Composite Endpoint (A), Cardiovascular Death (B), and Heart Failure Hospitalization (C)

A wide range of demographic characteristics, baseline disease characteristics, and baseline concomitant medications were examined for their influence on outcomes. The results of the primary composite endpoint were consistent across the subgroups examined (Figure 4).

Figure 4: Primary Composite Endpoint (CV Death or HF Hospitalization) - Subgroup Analysis (PARADIGM-HF)

Note: The figure above presents effects in various subgroups, all of which are baseline characteristics. The 95% confidence limits that are shown do not take into account the number of comparisons made, and may not reflect the effect of a particular factor after adjustment for all other factors. Apparent homogeneity or heterogeneity among groups should not be over-interpreted.

PARAGON-HF

PARAGON-HF, was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial comparing ENTRESTO and valsartan in 4,796 adult patients with symptomatic heart failure with left ventricular ejection fraction greater than or equal to 45%, and structural heart disease [either left atrial enlargement (LAE) or left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)]. Patients with a systolic blood pressure of less than 110 mmHg and patients with any prior echocardiographic LVEF less than 40% at screening were excluded.

The primary objective of PARAGON-HF was to determine whether ENTRESTO reduced the rate of the composite endpoint of total (first and recurrent) heart failure (HF) hospitalizations and cardiovascular (CV) death.

After discontinuing their existing ACE inhibitor or ARB therapy, patients entered sequential single-blind run-in periods during which they received valsartan 80 mg twice-daily, followed by ENTRESTO 100 mg twice-daily. Patients on prior low doses of an ACEi or ARB began the run-in period receiving valsartan 40 mg twice-daily for 1 to 2 weeks. Patients who successfully completed the sequential run-in periods were randomized to receive either ENTRESTO 200 mg (N = 2,419) twice-daily or valsartan 160 mg (N = 2,403) twice-daily. The median follow-up duration was 35 months and patients were treated for up to 4.7 years.

The population was 81% Caucasian, 13% Asian, and 2% Black; the mean age was 73 years and 52% were female. At randomization, 77% of patients were NYHA Class II, 19% were NYHA Class III, and 0.4% were NYHA Class IV. The median left ventricular ejection fraction was 57%. The underlying cause of heart failure was of ischemic etiology in 36% of patients. Furthermore, 96% had a history of hypertension, 23% had a history of myocardial infarction, 46% had an eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m², and 43% had diabetes mellitus. Most patients were taking beta-blockers (80%) and diuretics (95%).

PARAGON-HF demonstrated that ENTRESTO had a numerical reduction in the rate of the composite endpoint of total (first and recurrent) HF hospitalizations and CV death, based on an analysis using a proportional rates model (rate ratio [RR] 0.87; 95% CI [0.75, 1.01], p = 0.06); see Table 5. The treatment effect was primarily driven by the reduction in total HF hospitalizations in patients randomized to ENTRESTO (RR 0.85; 95% CI [0.72, 1.00]).

Table 5: Treatment Effect for the Primary Composite Endpoint and Its Components in PARAGON-HF
Abbreviations: RR = rate ratio, HR = hazard ratio. ^aEvent rate per 100 patient-years. ^bIncludes patients who had CV death following HF hospitalization event.

ENTRESTON = 2,407 ValsartanN = 2,389 Effect Size(95% CI)

Efficacy Endpoints n Event Rate^a n Event Rate^a

Composite of total (first and recurrent) HF hospitalizations and CV death 894 12.8 1,009 14.6 RR = 0.87 (0.75, 1.01) p-value 0.06

     Total HF Hospitalizations 690 9.9 797 11.6 RR = 0.85 (0.72, 1.00)

     CV Death^b 204 2.9 212 3.1 HR = 0.95 (0.79, 1.16)

Figure 5 shows the mean number of composite endpoint events of total HF hospitalizations and CV death over time.

Figure 5: Mean Number of Events Over Time for the Primary Composite Endpoint of Total HF Hospitalizations and CV Death

A wide range of demographic characteristics, baseline disease characteristics, and baseline concomitant medications were examined for their influence on outcomes (Figure 6).

Figure 6: Primary Composite Endpoint of Total HF Hospitalizations and CV Death – Subgroup Analysis (PARAGON-HF)

Note: The figure above presents effects in various subgroups, all of which are baseline characteristics. The 95% confidence limits that are shown do not take into account the number of comparisons made, and may not reflect the effect of a particular factor after adjustment for all other factors.

In an analysis of the relationship between LVEF and outcome in PARADIGM-HF and PARAGON-HF, patients with LVEF below normal treated with ENTRESTO experienced greater risk reduction (Figure 7).

Figure 7: Treatment Effect for the Composite Endpoint of Time to First HF Hospitalization or CV Death by LVEF in PARADIGM-HF and PARAGON-HF

14.2Pediatric Heart Failure

The efficacy of ENTRESTO was evaluated in a multinational, randomized, double-blind trial PANORAMA-HF comparing ENTRESTO (n = 187) and enalapril (n = 188) in pediatric patients aged 1 month to less than 18 years old due to systemic left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVEF ≤ 45% or fractional shortening ≤ 22.5%). Patients with systemic right ventricle, single ventricle, restrictive cardiomyopathy or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy were excluded from the trial. Efficacy of ENTRESTO in patients less than 1 year old was not established. At Week 52, there were 144 ENTRESTO and 133 enalapril patients with a post-baseline assessment of NT-proBNP. The estimated least squares mean percent reduction from baseline in NT-proBNP was 65% and 62% in the ENTRESTO and enalapril groups, respectively. While the between-group difference was not nominally statistically significant, the reductions for ENTRESTO and enalapril were larger than what was seen in adults; these reductions did not appear to be attributable to post-baseline changes in background therapy.

Because ENTRESTO improved outcomes and reduced NT-proBNP in adults in PARADIGM-HF, the effect on NT-proBNP was the basis to infer improved cardiovascular outcomes in pediatric patients.

16how Supplied/storage And Handling

ENTRESTO (sacubitril/valsartan) tablets are unscored, ovaloid, biconvex, and film-coated.

ENTRESTO film-coated oral pellets are round, biconvex in shape, and provided in a hard capsule.

All strengths are packaged in bottles as described below.

ENTRESTO Tablets

Sacubitril/valsartanmg/mg Color DebossmentSide 1/side 2 NDC 0078-XXXX-XX

Bottle of 60 Bottle of 180

24/26 Violet white NVR/LZ 0659-20 0659-67

49/51 Pale yellow NVR/L1 0777-20 0777-67

97/103 Light pink NVR/L11 0696-20 0696-67

ENTRESTO SPRINKLE

Sacubitril/valsartanmg/mg Color Print NDC 0078-XXXX-XX

Bottle of 60

6/6 White cap and transparent body “NVR” and both parts with arrows and “04” 1231-20

15/16 Yellow cap and transparent body “NVR” and both parts with arrows and “10” 1238-20

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture.

17patient Counseling Information

Advise patients to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use).

Pregnancy: Advise female patients of childbearing age about the consequences of exposure to ENTRESTO during pregnancy. Discuss treatment options with women planning to become pregnant. Ask patients to report pregnancies to their physicians as soon as possible [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

Lactation: Advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with ENTRESTO [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2)].

Angioedema: Advise patients to discontinue use of their previous ACE inhibitor or ARB. Advise patients to allow a 36-hour wash-out period if switching from or to an ACE inhibitor [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

Administering ENTRESTO SPRINKLE oral pellets: Advise patients to read and follow the Instructions for Use for ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

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This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Revised: April 2024

PATIENT INFORMATION

ENTRESTO (en-TRESS-toh)(sacubitril and valsartan)tablets, for oral use ENTRESTO SPRINKLE (en-TRESS-toh SPRINK-el)(sacubitril and valsartan)oral pellets

What is the most important information I should know about ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE? ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE can harm or cause death to your unborn baby. Talk to your doctor about other ways to treat heart failure if you plan to become pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

What is ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE? ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE is a prescription medicine used to treat:

adults with long-lasting (chronic) heart failure to help reduce the risk of death and hospitalization. ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE works better when the heart cannot pump a normal amount of blood to the body.

certain children 1 year of age and older who have symptomatic heart failure.

It is not known if ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE is safe and effective in children under 1 year of age.

Do not take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE if you:

are allergic to any of the ingredients in ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. See the end of this Patient Information leaflet for a complete ul of ingredients in ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

have had an allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, or trouble breathing while taking a type of medicine called an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

take an ACE inhibitor medicine. Do not take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE for at least 36 hours before or after you take an ACE inhibitor medicine. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE if you are not sure if you take an ACE inhibitor medicine.

have diabetes and take a medicine that contains aliskiren.

Before taking ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

have a history of hereditary angioedema

have kidney or liver problems

have diabetes

are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. See “What is the most important information I should know about ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE?”

are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE passes into your breast milk. You should not breastfeed during treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. You and your doctor should decide if you will take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE or breastfeed.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE with certain other medicines may affect each other. Taking ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE with other medicines can cause serious side effects. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

potassium supplements or a salt substitute

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

lithium

other medicines for high blood pressure or heart problems, such as an ACE inhibitor, ARB, or aliskiren

Keep a ul of your medicines to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

How should I take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE?

Take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE exactly as your doctor tells you to take it.

Take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE 2 times each day. Your doctor may change your dose of ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE during treatment.

If you or your child cannot swallow tablets, or if tablets are not available in the prescribed strength, you or your child may take ENTRESTO tablets prepared as a liquid (oral) suspension or may take ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

If you or your child switches between taking ENTRESTO and the liquid suspension prepared from ENTRESTO tablets, or to ENTRESTO SPRINKLE, your doctor will adjust the dose as needed.

If you or your child are prescribed ENTRESTO tablets to be prepared as a liquid suspension:

Your pharmacist will prepare ENTRESTO tablets for you or your child to take as a liquid suspension.

Shake the bottle of suspension well before measuring the dose of medicine and before taking or giving the dose.

If you or your child are prescribed ENTRESTO SPRINKLE:

ENTRESTO SPRINKLE contains oral pellets inside of a capsule that must be opened and sprinkled onto 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls of soft food and taken right away.

Do not swallow the capsules.

Do not chew or crush the oral pellets.

See the detailed Instructions for Use information on how to take or give a dose of ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time.

If you take too much ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE, call your doctor right away.

What are the possible side effects of ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE?ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE may cause serious side effects, including:

See “What is the most important information I should know about ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE?”

Serious allergic reactions causing swelling of your face, lips, tongue, and throat (angioedema) that may cause trouble breathing and death. Get emergency medical help right away if you have symptoms of angioedema or trouble breathing. Do not take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE again if you have had angioedema during treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.People who are Black and take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE may have a higher risk of having angioedema than people who are not Black and take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.People who have had angioedema before taking ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE may have a higher risk of having angioedema than people who have not had angioedema before taking ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. See “Who should not take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE?”

Low blood pressure (hypotension). Low blood pressure is common during treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. Your risk of low blood pressure is greater if you also take water pills (diuretics). Call your doctor if you become dizzy or lightheaded, or you develop extreme tiredness (fatigue).

Kidney problems. Kidney problems are common during treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE and can be serious and can lead to kidney failure. Your doctor will check your kidney function during your treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

Increased amount of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia). Increased blood potassium levels are common during treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. Your doctor will check your potassium blood level during your treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

The most common side effects of ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE also include cough and dizziness.Your doctor may need to lower your dose, temporarily stop treatment, or permanently stop treatment if you develop certain side effects or if you have changes in your kidney function or increased blood levels of potassium during treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. These are not all of the possible side effects of ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

How should I store ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE?

Store ENTRESTO tablets or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE oral pellets at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).

Protect ENTRESTO tablets or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE oral pellets from moisture.

Store bottles of ENTRESTO tablets prepared as an oral suspension at room temperature less than 77°F (25°C) for up to 15 days. Do not refrigerate ENTRESTO tablets prepared as an oral suspension.

Keep ENTRESTO, ENTRESTO SPRINKLE and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General information about the safe and effective use of ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those uled in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE that is written for health professionals.

What are the ingredients in ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE? Active ingredients: sacubitril and valsartan ENTRESTO tablets inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, low-substituted hydroxypropylcellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable origin), microcrystalline cellulose, and talc. Film coat: hypromellose, iron oxide red (E172), polyethylene glycol 4000, talc, and titanium dioxide (E171). The film-coat for the 24 mg of sacubitril and 26 mg of valsartan tablet and the 97 mg of sacubitril and 103 mg of valsartan tablet also contains iron oxide black (E172). The film-coat for the 49 mg of sacubitril and 51 mg of valsartan tablet contains iron oxide yellow (E172). Prepared ENTRESTO oral suspension also contains Ora-Sweet SF and Ora-Plus. ENTRESTO SPRINKLE oral pellets inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropylcellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable origin), microcrystalline cellulose, and talc. Film-coat: basic butylated methacrylate copolymer, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, and talc. Capsule shell contains hypromellose and titanium dioxide (E171). The capsule shell for 15 mg of sacubitril and 16 mg of valsartan oral pellets also contains iron oxide yellow (E172). Printing ink: shellac, propylene glycol, iron oxide red (E172), ammonia solution (concentrated), and potassium hydroxide.Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover, New Jersey 07936© NovartisENTRESTO is a registered trademark of Novartis AGFor more information, go to www.ENTRESTO.com or call 1-888-368-7378 (1-888-ENTRESTO).

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Instructions For Use Section

This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Issued: April 2024

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USEENTRESTO^® SPRINKLE [en-TRESS-toh SPRINK-el](sacubitril and valsartan)oral pellets

This Instructions for Use contains information on how to take or give ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

Read this Instructions for Use before you or your child start taking ENTRESTO SPRINKLE, and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your or your child’s medical condition or treatment.Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about how to take or give ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. Important Information You Need to Know Before Taking or Giving ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

ENTRESTO SPRINKLE contains oral pellets inside of a capsule.

The capsule must be opened and the oral pellets inside must be sprinkled on soft food before you take or give ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

Do not swallow the capsule or the empty capsule shells.

Do not chew or crush the oral pellets.

Use all of the oral pellets in the capsule. Do not use part of a capsule to try to prepare a dose.

Do not take or give ENTRESTO SPRINKLE through a nasogastric tube (NG Tube), gastrostomy tube (G Tube), or other feeding tubes because it may clog the tube.

ENTRESTO SPRINKLE is available in 2 strengths: 6 mg/6 mg (sacubitril 6 mg and valsartan 6 mg) and 15 mg/16 mg (sacubitril 15 mg and valsartan 16 mg).

You can see the difference between the 2 strengths by the color of the capsule cap and the imprint on it.

The capsule containing the 6 mg/6 mg strength has a white cap with the number “04” printed on it.

The capsule containing the 15 mg/16 mg strength has a yellow cap with the number “10” printed on it.

Check to make sure you have received the prescribed strength of ENTRESTO SPRINKLE before taking or giving the dose.

Preparing to Take or Give ENTRESTO SPRINKLESupplies needed:

A clean small bowl, cup, or spoon to measure and hold the soft food that you or your child likes, such as applesauce, yogurt, or pudding.

Bottle with capsules containing ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

Step 1. Wash and dry your hands (Figure A). Figure A

Step 2.

Place the following lis on a clean flat surface:

A small bowl, cup or spoon with about 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls of soft food that you or your child likes for each capsule of ENTRESTO SPRINKLE prescribed (see Figure B).

Bottle with capsules containing ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

Check that you have the right strength of ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

Figure B

Step 3. Open the bottle and remove the number of capsules that you will need for your or your child’s prescribed dose of ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

Step 4. To open the capsule (see Figure C and Figure D):

Hold the capsule upright (with the colored cap on top) so that the oral pellets are in the bottom of the capsule (Figure C).

Hold the capsule over the soft food.

Gently pinch the middle of the capsule and pull slightly to separate the 2 ends of the capsule (Figure D). Take care not to spill the contents while opening the capsule.

Figure C Figure D

Step 5. Empty all of the oral pellets from the capsule onto the food (Figure E).

Check the capsule to make sure that you did not miss any oral pellets. Tap the capsule to remove any remaining oral pellets.

Repeat Steps 4 and 5 if you need more than 1 capsule for the prescribed dose.

Figure E

Step 6. Taking or Giving ENTRESTO SPRINKLE

Take or give the food with the oral pellets right away after adding the oral pellets (Figure F).

Make sure that you or your child eat all of the food containing the oral pellets.

Make sure that you or your child do not chew the oral pellets to avoid a change of taste.

Figure F

Step 7. Cleaning Up and Disposing of (throwing away) ENTRESTO SPRINKLE

Throw away the empty shells of the capsule in the household trash (Figure G).

Wash your hands and all the lis used to take or give ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.

Ask your pharmacist how to throw away expired medicines or medicines you no longer use. Figure G

Storing ENTRESTO SPRINKLE

Store ENTRESTO SPRINKLE at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).

Protect ENTRESTO SPRINKLE from moisture.

Keep ENTRESTO SPRINKLE and all medicines out of the reach of children.

Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover, New Jersey 07936© NovartisENTRESTO is a registered trademark of Novartis AGFor more information, go to www.ENTRESTO.com or call 1-888-368-7378 (1-888-ENTRESTO).

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NDC 0078-0659-20

Entresto^®

(sacubitril/valsartan) tablets

24 mg / 26 mg

Rx only

60 Tablets

NOVARTIS

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NDC 0078-0777-20

Entresto^®

(sacubitril/valsartan) tablets

49 mg / 51 mg

Rx only

60 Tablets

NOVARTIS

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NDC 0078-0696-20

Entresto^®

(sacubitril/valsartan) tablets

97 mg / 103 mg

Rx only

60 Tablets

NOVARTIS

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NDC 0078-1231-20

Entresto^® Sprinkle

(sacubitril/valsartan)oral pellets

6 mg/6 mg

Open capsule shell to administer pellets. Do Not swallow capsule whole. Do Not chew or crush pellets.

Rx only

60 Capsules

NOVARTIS

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NDC 0078-1238-20

Entresto^® Sprinkle

(sacubitril/valsartan)oral pellets

15 mg/16 mg

Open capsule shell to administer pellets. Do Not swallow capsule whole. Do Not chew or crush pellets.

Rx only

60 Capsules

NOVARTIS

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Physician SampleNot for Sale

Entresto^®

(sacubitril/valsartan) tablets

24 mg / 26 mg

Rx only

28 Tablets

NOVARTIS

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Physician SampleNot for Sale

Entresto^®

(sacubitril/valsartan) tablets

49 mg / 51 mg

Rx only

28 Tablets

NOVARTIS

Table 1: Recommended Dose and Titration for Pediatric Patients Using Tablets
^†Use of the oral suspension or oral pellets (see Table 2) is recommended in these patients. Recommended mg/kg doses are of the combined amount of both sacubitril and valsartan [see Dosage and Administration (2.4, 2.5)]. ^‡Doses of 72 mg/78 mg can be achieved using three 24 mg/26 mg tablets [see Dosage Forms and Strengths (3)].
	Titration Step Dose (twice daily)
Weight (kg)	Starting	Second	Final
Less than 40 kg^†	1.6 mg/kg	2.3 mg/kg	3.1 mg/kg
At least 40 kg, less than 50 kg	24 mg/26 mg	49 mg/51 mg	72 mg/78 mg^‡
At least 50 kg	49 mg/51 mg	72 mg/78 mg^‡	97 mg/103 mg

Table 2: Recommended Dose and Titration for Pediatric Patients using ENTRESTO SPRINKLE^†
^†When using capsules, more than one capsule may be needed to achieve recommended doses. Oral pellets are contained within each capsule. Use the entire contents of the capsules to achieve the dose. ^‡Recommended mg/kg doses are of the combined amount of sacubitril and valsartan [see Dosage and administration (2.4)]. ^For patients 50 kg or more, see Table 1.*
	Titration Step Dose (twice daily)
Weight (kg)^*	Starting	Second	Final
Less than 13(use oral suspension^‡)	1.6 mg/kg	2.3 mg/kg	3.1 mg/kg
13 to less than 19	12 mg/12 mg (Two 6 mg/6 mg capsules)	18 mg/18 mg (Three 6 mg/6 mg capsules)	24 mg/24 mg (Four 6 mg/6 mg capsules)
19 to less than 26	18 mg/18 mg (Three 6 mg/6 mg capsules)	24 mg/24 mg (Four 6 mg/6 mg capsules)	30 mg/32 mg (Two 15 mg/16 mg capsules)
26 to less than 34	24 mg/24 mg (Four 6 mg/6 mg capsules)	30 mg/32 mg (Two 15 mg/16 mg capsules)	45 mg/48 mg (Three 15 mg/16 mg capsules)
34 to less than 50^*	30 mg/32 mg (Two 15 mg/16 mg capsules)	45 mg/48 mg (Three 15 mg/16 mg capsules)	60 mg/64 mg (Four 15 mg/16 mg capsules)

Table 3: Adverse Reactions Reported in greater than or equal to 5% of Patients Treated with ENTRESTO in the Double-Blind Period of PARADIGM-HF
	ENTRESTO(n = 4,203)%	Enalapril(n = 4,229)%
Hypotension	18	12
Hyperkalemia	12	14
Cough	9	13
Dizziness	6	5
Renal failure/acute renal failure	5	5

Table 4: Treatment Effect for the Primary Composite Endpoint, Its Components, and All-cause Mortality in PARADIGM-HF
^Analyses of the components of the primary composite endpoint were not prospectively planned to be adjusted for multiplicity. ^*Includes patients who had heart failure hospitalization prior to death.
	ENTRESTON = 4,187n (%)	EnalaprilN = 4,212n (%)	Hazard Ratio(95% CI)	p -value
Primary composite endpoint of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization	914 (21.8)	1,117 (26.5)	0.80 (0.73, 0.87)	< 0.0001
Cardiovascular death as first event	377 (9.0)	459 (10.9)
Heart failure hospitalization as first event	537 (12.8)	658 (15.6)
Number of patients with events:^*
Cardiovascular death^**	558 (13.3)	693 (16.5)	0.80 (0.71, 0.89)
Heart failure hospitalizations	537 (12.8)	658 (15.6)	0.79 (0.71, 0.89)
All-cause mortality	711 (17.0)	835 (19.8)	0.84 (0.76, 0.93)	0.0009

Table 5: Treatment Effect for the Primary Composite Endpoint and Its Components in PARAGON-HF
Abbreviations: RR = rate ratio, HR = hazard ratio. ^aEvent rate per 100 patient-years. ^bIncludes patients who had CV death following HF hospitalization event.
	ENTRESTON = 2,407	ValsartanN = 2,389	Effect Size(95% CI)
Efficacy Endpoints	n	Event Rate^a	n	Event Rate^a
Composite of total (first and recurrent) HF hospitalizations and CV death	894	12.8	1,009	14.6	RR = 0.87 (0.75, 1.01) p-value 0.06
Total HF Hospitalizations	690	9.9	797	11.6	RR = 0.85 (0.72, 1.00)
CV Death^b	204	2.9	212	3.1	HR = 0.95 (0.79, 1.16)

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ENTRESTO Tablets
Sacubitril/valsartanmg/mg	Color	DebossmentSide 1/side 2	NDC 0078-XXXX-XX
			Bottle of 60	Bottle of 180
24/26	Violet white	NVR/LZ	0659-20	0659-67
49/51	Pale yellow	NVR/L1	0777-20	0777-67
97/103	Light pink	NVR/L11	0696-20	0696-67
ENTRESTO SPRINKLE
Sacubitril/valsartanmg/mg	Color	Print	NDC 0078-XXXX-XX
			Bottle of 60
6/6	White cap and transparent body	“NVR” and both parts with arrows and “04”	1231-20
15/16	Yellow cap and transparent body	“NVR” and both parts with arrows and “10”	1238-20

This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.		Revised: April 2024
PATIENT INFORMATION
ENTRESTO (en-TRESS-toh)(sacubitril and valsartan)tablets, for oral use	ENTRESTO SPRINKLE (en-TRESS-toh SPRINK-el)(sacubitril and valsartan)oral pellets
What is the most important information I should know about ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE? ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE can harm or cause death to your unborn baby. Talk to your doctor about other ways to treat heart failure if you plan to become pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.
What is ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE? ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE is a prescription medicine used to treat: adults with long-lasting (chronic) heart failure to help reduce the risk of death and hospitalization. ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE works better when the heart cannot pump a normal amount of blood to the body. certain children 1 year of age and older who have symptomatic heart failure. It is not known if ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE is safe and effective in children under 1 year of age.
Do not take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE if you: are allergic to any of the ingredients in ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. See the end of this Patient Information leaflet for a complete ul of ingredients in ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. have had an allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, or trouble breathing while taking a type of medicine called an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). take an ACE inhibitor medicine. Do not take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE for at least 36 hours before or after you take an ACE inhibitor medicine. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE if you are not sure if you take an ACE inhibitor medicine. have diabetes and take a medicine that contains aliskiren.
Before taking ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have a history of hereditary angioedema have kidney or liver problems have diabetes are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. See “What is the most important information I should know about ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE?” are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE passes into your breast milk. You should not breastfeed during treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. You and your doctor should decide if you will take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE or breastfeed. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE with certain other medicines may affect each other. Taking ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE with other medicines can cause serious side effects. Especially tell your doctor if you take: potassium supplements or a salt substitute nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) lithium other medicines for high blood pressure or heart problems, such as an ACE inhibitor, ARB, or aliskiren Keep a ul of your medicines to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How should I take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE? Take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE exactly as your doctor tells you to take it. Take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE 2 times each day. Your doctor may change your dose of ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE during treatment. If you or your child cannot swallow tablets, or if tablets are not available in the prescribed strength, you or your child may take ENTRESTO tablets prepared as a liquid (oral) suspension or may take ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. If you or your child switches between taking ENTRESTO and the liquid suspension prepared from ENTRESTO tablets, or to ENTRESTO SPRINKLE, your doctor will adjust the dose as needed. If you or your child are prescribed ENTRESTO tablets to be prepared as a liquid suspension: Your pharmacist will prepare ENTRESTO tablets for you or your child to take as a liquid suspension. Shake the bottle of suspension well before measuring the dose of medicine and before taking or giving the dose. If you or your child are prescribed ENTRESTO SPRINKLE: ENTRESTO SPRINKLE contains oral pellets inside of a capsule that must be opened and sprinkled onto 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls of soft food and taken right away. Do not swallow the capsules. Do not chew or crush the oral pellets. See the detailed Instructions for Use information on how to take or give a dose of ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time. If you take too much ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE, call your doctor right away.
What are the possible side effects of ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE?ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE may cause serious side effects, including: See “What is the most important information I should know about ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE?” Serious allergic reactions causing swelling of your face, lips, tongue, and throat (angioedema) that may cause trouble breathing and death. Get emergency medical help right away if you have symptoms of angioedema or trouble breathing. Do not take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE again if you have had angioedema during treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.People who are Black and take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE may have a higher risk of having angioedema than people who are not Black and take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.People who have had angioedema before taking ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE may have a higher risk of having angioedema than people who have not had angioedema before taking ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. See “Who should not take ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE?” Low blood pressure (hypotension). Low blood pressure is common during treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. Your risk of low blood pressure is greater if you also take water pills (diuretics). Call your doctor if you become dizzy or lightheaded, or you develop extreme tiredness (fatigue). Kidney problems. Kidney problems are common during treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE and can be serious and can lead to kidney failure. Your doctor will check your kidney function during your treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. Increased amount of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia). Increased blood potassium levels are common during treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. Your doctor will check your potassium blood level during your treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. The most common side effects of ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE also include cough and dizziness.Your doctor may need to lower your dose, temporarily stop treatment, or permanently stop treatment if you develop certain side effects or if you have changes in your kidney function or increased blood levels of potassium during treatment with ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. These are not all of the possible side effects of ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE? Store ENTRESTO tablets or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE oral pellets at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Protect ENTRESTO tablets or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE oral pellets from moisture. Store bottles of ENTRESTO tablets prepared as an oral suspension at room temperature less than 77°F (25°C) for up to 15 days. Do not refrigerate ENTRESTO tablets prepared as an oral suspension. Keep ENTRESTO, ENTRESTO SPRINKLE and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about the safe and effective use of ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those uled in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE that is written for health professionals.
What are the ingredients in ENTRESTO or ENTRESTO SPRINKLE? Active ingredients: sacubitril and valsartan ENTRESTO tablets inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, low-substituted hydroxypropylcellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable origin), microcrystalline cellulose, and talc. Film coat: hypromellose, iron oxide red (E172), polyethylene glycol 4000, talc, and titanium dioxide (E171). The film-coat for the 24 mg of sacubitril and 26 mg of valsartan tablet and the 97 mg of sacubitril and 103 mg of valsartan tablet also contains iron oxide black (E172). The film-coat for the 49 mg of sacubitril and 51 mg of valsartan tablet contains iron oxide yellow (E172). Prepared ENTRESTO oral suspension also contains Ora-Sweet SF and Ora-Plus. ENTRESTO SPRINKLE oral pellets inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropylcellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable origin), microcrystalline cellulose, and talc. Film-coat: basic butylated methacrylate copolymer, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, and talc. Capsule shell contains hypromellose and titanium dioxide (E171). The capsule shell for 15 mg of sacubitril and 16 mg of valsartan oral pellets also contains iron oxide yellow (E172). Printing ink: shellac, propylene glycol, iron oxide red (E172), ammonia solution (concentrated), and potassium hydroxide.Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover, New Jersey 07936© NovartisENTRESTO is a registered trademark of Novartis AGFor more information, go to www.ENTRESTO.com or call 1-888-368-7378 (1-888-ENTRESTO).

This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.		Issued: April 2024
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USEENTRESTO^® SPRINKLE [en-TRESS-toh SPRINK-el](sacubitril and valsartan)oral pellets
This Instructions for Use contains information on how to take or give ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.
Read this Instructions for Use before you or your child start taking ENTRESTO SPRINKLE, and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your or your child’s medical condition or treatment.Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about how to take or give ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. Important Information You Need to Know Before Taking or Giving ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. ENTRESTO SPRINKLE contains oral pellets inside of a capsule. The capsule must be opened and the oral pellets inside must be sprinkled on soft food before you take or give ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. Do not swallow the capsule or the empty capsule shells. Do not chew or crush the oral pellets. Use all of the oral pellets in the capsule. Do not use part of a capsule to try to prepare a dose. Do not take or give ENTRESTO SPRINKLE through a nasogastric tube (NG Tube), gastrostomy tube (G Tube), or other feeding tubes because it may clog the tube. ENTRESTO SPRINKLE is available in 2 strengths: 6 mg/6 mg (sacubitril 6 mg and valsartan 6 mg) and 15 mg/16 mg (sacubitril 15 mg and valsartan 16 mg). You can see the difference between the 2 strengths by the color of the capsule cap and the imprint on it. The capsule containing the 6 mg/6 mg strength has a white cap with the number “04” printed on it. The capsule containing the 15 mg/16 mg strength has a yellow cap with the number “10” printed on it. Check to make sure you have received the prescribed strength of ENTRESTO SPRINKLE before taking or giving the dose.
Preparing to Take or Give ENTRESTO SPRINKLESupplies needed: A clean small bowl, cup, or spoon to measure and hold the soft food that you or your child likes, such as applesauce, yogurt, or pudding. Bottle with capsules containing ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.
Step 1.	Wash and dry your hands (Figure A).	Figure A
Step 2.	Place the following lis on a clean flat surface: A small bowl, cup or spoon with about 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls of soft food that you or your child likes for each capsule of ENTRESTO SPRINKLE prescribed (see Figure B). Bottle with capsules containing ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. Check that you have the right strength of ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.	Figure B
Step 3.	Open the bottle and remove the number of capsules that you will need for your or your child’s prescribed dose of ENTRESTO SPRINKLE.
Step 4.	To open the capsule (see Figure C and Figure D): Hold the capsule upright (with the colored cap on top) so that the oral pellets are in the bottom of the capsule (Figure C). Hold the capsule over the soft food. Gently pinch the middle of the capsule and pull slightly to separate the 2 ends of the capsule (Figure D). Take care not to spill the contents while opening the capsule.	Figure C Figure D
Step 5.	Empty all of the oral pellets from the capsule onto the food (Figure E). Check the capsule to make sure that you did not miss any oral pellets. Tap the capsule to remove any remaining oral pellets. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 if you need more than 1 capsule for the prescribed dose.	Figure E
Step 6.	Taking or Giving ENTRESTO SPRINKLE Take or give the food with the oral pellets right away after adding the oral pellets (Figure F). Make sure that you or your child eat all of the food containing the oral pellets. Make sure that you or your child do not chew the oral pellets to avoid a change of taste.	Figure F
Step 7.	Cleaning Up and Disposing of (throwing away) ENTRESTO SPRINKLE Throw away the empty shells of the capsule in the household trash (Figure G). Wash your hands and all the lis used to take or give ENTRESTO SPRINKLE. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away expired medicines or medicines you no longer use.	Figure G
Storing ENTRESTO SPRINKLE Store ENTRESTO SPRINKLE at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Protect ENTRESTO SPRINKLE from moisture. Keep ENTRESTO SPRINKLE and all medicines out of the reach of children.
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ENTRESTO (sacubitril 24 mg valsartan 26 mg) Dailymed

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Generic: sacubitril and valsartan is used for the treatment of Heart Failure Diabetic Nephropathies Hyperaldosteronism Hypertension Hypotension Pregnancy Ventricular Dysfunction, Left

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1indications And Usage

1.1Adult Heart Failure

1.2Pediatric Heart Failure

2dosage And Administration

2.1General Considerations

2.2Adult Heart Failure

2.3Pediatric Heart Failure

2.4Preparation of Oral Suspension Using Tablets

2.5Preparation and Administration of Oral Pellets

2.6Dose Adjustment for Patients Not Taking an ACE inhibitor or ARB or Previously Taking Low Doses of These Agents

2.7Dose Adjustment for Severe Renal Impairment

2.8Dose Adjustment for Hepatic Impairment

3dosage Forms And Strengths

4contraindications

5warnings And Precautions

5.1Fetal Toxicity

5.2Angioedema

5.3Hypotension

5.4Impaired Renal Function

5.5Hyperkalemia

6adverse Reactions

6.1Clinical Trials Experience

6.2Postmarketing Experience

7drug Interactions

7.1Dual Blockade of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System

7.2Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

7.3Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Including Selective Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitors (COX-2 Inhibitors)

7.4Lithium

8use In Specific Populations

8.1Pregnancy

8.2Lactation

8.4Pediatric Use

8.5Geriatric Use

8.6Hepatic Impairment

8.7Renal Impairment

10overdosage

11description

12clinical Pharmacology

12.1Mechanism of Action

12.2Pharmacodynamics

12.3Pharmacokinetics

13nonclinical Toxicology

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

13.2Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology

14clinical Studies

14.1Adult Heart Failure

14.2Pediatric Heart Failure

16how Supplied/storage And Handling

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17patient Counseling Information

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