What drugs are used for treating heart failure?
Answer
All of these drugs drop the blood pressure and take the work off the heart.
A ACE & ARBS (lowers blood pressure)
Lisinopril * Losartan
B Beta blockers (lowers heart rate & blood pressure)
Atenolol
C Calcium Channel blockers (lowers heart rate & blood pressure)
Nifedipine, Cardizem and Verapamil
D Digoxin (lowers heart rate)
Cardiac glycoside
D Dilators (Vasodilators)
Nitroglycerin
D Diuretics (lowers blood pressure)
Potassium wasting & sparing
Milrinone * inotropic drug -- Last line therapy -- palliative care