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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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Health Guide

Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part II: Recovery

...responses, anemia), cholesterol levels, INR (prothrombin time or pro time is now called INR) if on coumadin, digoxin levels if on digoxin, and liver function tests (to evaluate if any medication... Read more »

Causes of Cardiac Enlargement

...to pump), diuretics (to ease breathing and help decrease excess fluid in the lungs and body), and digoxin and other medications (“inotropes”) which improve the heart’s pumping strength. In... Read more »

Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide

...atenolol), which reduce arrhythmias and improve the left ventricle's mechanical efficiency.Inotropes (e.g., digoxin), which increases the strength of cardiac contractions and reduces symptoms.... Read more »

Kidney Stones: Treatment

...constipation are common side effects of this drug. The drug also interferes with other medications, including digoxin (Lanoxin) and warfarin, and may contribute to calcium loss and osteoporosis.... Read more »

Hypothyroidism: Treatment

...antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, arthritis medications, aspirin, beta-blockers, insulin, oral contraceptives, digoxin, and certain cancer drugs. Large amounts of dietary fiber may also reduce... Read more »

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