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Health Encyclopedia: Medications For Congestive Heart Failure

Medications

Many different medications are used in the treatment of heart failure. They include:

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs)
Beta blockers
Diuretics
Aldosterone blockers
Digitalis
Hydralazine and nitrates
Statins
Nesiritide (Natrecor)
Aspirin

ACE Inhibitors

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are among the most important drugs for treating patients with heart failure. ACE inhibitors open blood vessels and decrease the workload of the heart. T...

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Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide

...and conditions that put them at risk for the development of CHF. The condition is treatable and its effects are often reversible. How the heart works The heart pumps oxygen and nutrients to the... Read more »

Right-sided heart failure

...rhythms), which may be life-threatening Fainting Repeat hospitalizations Side effects of heart failure medications Calling your health care provider Call... Read more »

High Blood Pressure: Classes of Medications

...damaged kidneys. However, all diuretics are generally more beneficial than harmful.Common Diuretic Side Effects:FatigueDepression and irritabilityUrinary incontinenceReduced sexual... Read more »

Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure

...cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors.Aldosterone inhibitors or digitalis may be used for some patients.A hydralazine and nitrate combination (BiDil) may be used for African American patients who are... Read more »

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Diagnosis

...present in about 20 - 40% of healthy women.Some drugs can also produce positive antibody tests, including hydralazine, procainamide, isoniazid, and chlorpromazine.A negative ANA test makes a... Read more »

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BiDil Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication contains 2 drugs (hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate) and is used with other... Read more »

BiDil Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...(EYE-soe-SOR-bide dye-NYE-trate/hye-DRAL-a-zeen) Side Effects Headache, dizziness,... Read more »

Lopressor Oral Drug Interactions

...to treat high blood pressure (e.g., clonidine, hydralazine, reserpine) medications for... Read more »

Toprol XL Oral Drug Interactions

...to treat high blood pressure (e.g., clonidine, hydralazine, reserpine) medications for... Read more »

BiDil Oral Drug Interactions

This medication contains 2 drugs (hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate) and is used with other... Read more »

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