Sacubitril/Valsartan (Entresto®)-Induced Hyponatremia

J Pharm Pract. 2020 Oct;33(5):696-699. doi: 10.1177/0897190019828915. Epub 2019 Feb 18.

Abstract

Sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto®) is the first commercially available angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) approved for use in heart failure patients with a reduced ejection fraction. It is a combination drug that contains sacubitril, a neprilysin inhibitor, and valsartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker. Our report outlines a case of probable ARNI-induced hyponatremia occurring in an elderly woman with heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction. According to Naranjo Adverse Drug Reaction Assessment, score indicated a likely association between patient's hyponatremia and her use of sacubitril/valsartan.

Keywords: Entresto; hyponatremia; sacubitril/valsartan.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aminobutyrates / adverse effects
  • Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists / adverse effects
  • Biphenyl Compounds
  • Drug Combinations
  • Female
  • Heart Failure* / chemically induced
  • Heart Failure* / diagnosis
  • Heart Failure* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Hyponatremia* / chemically induced
  • Hyponatremia* / diagnosis
  • Neprilysin
  • Tetrazoles / adverse effects
  • Valsartan / adverse effects

Substances

  • Aminobutyrates
  • Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists
  • Biphenyl Compounds
  • Drug Combinations
  • Tetrazoles
  • Valsartan
  • Neprilysin
  • sacubitril and valsartan sodium hydrate drug combination