Sacubitril

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Component of Entresto

Pharmacological Mechanism

Neprilysin inhibitor prodrug — active metabolite LBQ657 inhibits NEP, raising natriuretic peptides (BNP, ANP) → vasodilation, natriuresis, anti-fibrotic. Always co-formulated with valsartan as Entresto for HFrEF; ACE inhibitor washout 36h required to avoid angioedema.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 11h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems