Congestive Heart Failure Topic Guide - Medications and VitaminsMedications:
NebivololNebivolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins)...learn more »
EplerenoneEplerenone blocks the actions of the hormone aldosterone in the body. Aldosterone is important for the regulation of blood pressure...learn more »
OlmesartanOlmesartan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Olmesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and ...learn more »
TelmisartanTelmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Telmisartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow......learn more »
CandesartanCandesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Candesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow......learn more »
EprosartanEprosartan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Eprosartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and ...learn more »
IrbesartanIrbesartan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Irbesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and ...learn more »
ValsartanValsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow...learn more »
CarvedilolCarvedilol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins)...learn more »
LosartanLosartan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Losartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and impr...learn more »
Hydrochlorothiazide And EnalaprilHydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
TorsemideTorsemide is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine...learn more »
LisinoprilLisinopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
BenazeprilBenazepril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
RamiprilRamipril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
BisoprololBisoprolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins)...learn more »
PhenylephrinePhenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose)...learn more »
AmlodipineAmlodipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow...learn more »
TriamtereneTriamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting to...learn more »
SpironolactoneSpironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting...learn more »
QuinaprilQuinapril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
NorepinephrineNorepinephrine is similar to adrenaline. It works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels and increasing blood pressure and blood glucose (sugar) level...learn more »
Nitroglycerin (oral/sublingual)Nitroglycerin is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easie...learn more »
MilrinoneMilrinone is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). This lowers blood pressure and allows blood ...learn more »
MetolazoneMetolazone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
Isosorbide MononitrateIsosorbide mononitrate is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Isosorbide mononitrate dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow thro...learn more »
Isosorbide DinitrateIsosorbide dinitrate is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Isosorbide dinitrate dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through ...learn more »
HydrochlorothiazideHydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
FosinoprilFosinopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
Digoxin (oral)Digoxin is derived from the leaves of a digitalis plant. Digoxin helps make the heart beat stronger and with a more regular rhythm...learn more »
MetoprololMetoprolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins)...learn more »
HydralazineHydralazine is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). This lowers blood pressure and allows bloo...learn more »
FurosemideFurosemide is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine...learn more »
NifedipineNifedipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels...learn more »
Verapamil (oral)Verapamil is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels...learn more »
DiltiazemDiltiazem is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels...learn more »
PropranololPropranolol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins)...learn more »
EnalaprilEnalapril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
CaptoprilCaptopril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more »
AtenololAtenolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins)...learn more » Vitamins and Supplements: |
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