Vericiguat

The recommended starting dose of Vericiguat is 2.5 mg orally once daily with food. Your doctor will double the dose approximately every 2 weeks to reach the target maintenance dose of 10 mg once daily.

This treatment may harm a baby developing in the womb. It is important not to conceive or father a child while you are on treatment with Vericiguat and for at least 1 month after its last dose. Talk to your doctor about effective contraception before starting the treatment.

Yes, this medicine may cause a drop in blood pressure. It most commonly occurs while taking the first dose of this medicine. Hence, you should be cautious while driving, operating any machinery, or doing any important work during the initial days of the treatment. Consult your doctor before you start taking this medication.

Vericiguat works by widening the pulmonary arteries (the blood vessels that connect the heart to the lungs), making it easier for the heart to pump blood through the lungs.

Symptoms of heart failure may include a fast heartbeat; shortness of breath; dizziness; feeling tired; weak; ongoing coughing or wheezing; feeling dizzy, weak, or tired; or swelling of the feet or legs.

Yes, following a healthy diet and simple exercise or walking can help alleviate heart failure symptoms and improve everyday life.

A heart-healthy diet is rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, skinless poultry, fish, nuts, and legumes. This diet limits saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, red meat, sweets, and sugar-sweetened beverages.