Vericiguat

Generic name: Vericiguat
Brand names: Verquvo
Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg; 2.5 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class: Vasodilators

Usage of Vericiguat

Vericiguat is used in certain adults with chronic heart failure, to lower the risk of death or needing to be in the hospital.

Vericiguat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Vericiguat side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Vericiguat may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or

low red blood cells (anemia)--pale skin, unusual tiredness, feeling light-headed or short of breath, cold hands and feet.

Common side effects of vericiguat may include:

anemia; or

low blood pressure.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Vericiguat

You should not use vericiguat if you are also using a similar medicine called riociguat.

Do not use vericiguat if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby or cause birth defects. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 1 month after your treatment ends. Tell your doctor right away if you miss a menstrual period or think you may have become pregnant during treatment.

You will need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.

You should not breastfeed while using vericiguat.

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How to use Vericiguat

Usual Adult Dose for Heart Failure:

Initial dose: 2.5 mg orally once a dayMaintenance dose: The dose should be doubled about every 2 weeks to reach the target dose of 10 mg orally once a day, as tolerated by the patient.Use: To reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and heart failure (HF) hospitalization after a hospitalization for HF or need for outpatient IV diuretics, in patients with symptomatic chronic HF and ejection fraction less than 45%

Warnings

You should not use vericiguat if you are also using riociguat.

Vericiguat can cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control while taking vericiguat and for at least 1 month after your last dose. Do not have unprotected sex.

What other drugs will affect Vericiguat

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

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This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect vericiguat, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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