Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure) Medications

Definition of Heart Failure:

The purpose of the heart is to pump blood, which contains oxygen and nutrients, to the rest of the body. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is simply the failure of the heart to perform this main function adequately. Of course, a lack of blood pumped to the body is only considered CHF if the heart actually receives a sufficient volume of blood from the incoming vessels in the first place (i.e., normal filling pressures). When there is not enough blood for the heart to pump out, the problem is not CHF.

Congestive Heart Failure occurs when the flow of blood from the heart (cardiac output) decreases, or fluid backs-up behind the failing ventricle, or both.

Drugs (by generic name) associated with Heart Failure

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Heart Failure. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

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Drug Name (View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
ramipril systemic (Pro, More...) class: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors	1 review	Rate it	9.5
carvedilol systemic (Pro, More...) class: non-cardioselective beta blockers	16 reviews	Rate it	9.4
furosemide systemic (Pro, More...) class: loop diuretics	4 reviews	Rate it	9.1
benazepril systemic (Pro, More...) class: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors	0 reviews	Rate it	9.0
metoprolol systemic (Pro, More...) class: cardioselective beta blockers	1 review	Rate it	8.3
captopril systemic (Pro, More...) class: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors	0 reviews	Rate it	8.3
diltiazem systemic (Pro, More...) class: calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics	0 reviews	Rate it	8.0
isosorbide mononitrate systemic (Pro, More...) class: antianginal agents	0 reviews	Rate it	8.0
enalapril systemic (Pro, More...) class: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors	0 reviews	Rate it	8.0
isosorbide dinitrate systemic (Pro, More...) class: antianginal agents	0 reviews	Rate it	8.0
amlodipine systemic (Pro, More...) class: calcium channel blocking agents	1 review	Rate it	7.0
nitroglycerin systemic (Pro, More...) class: antianginal agents, vasodilators	0 reviews	Rate it	7.0
lisinopril systemic (Pro, More...) class: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors	2 reviews	Rate it	6.6
digoxin systemic (Pro, More...) class: group V antiarrhythmics, inotropic agents	1 review	Rate it	6.2
warfarin systemic (Pro, More...) class: coumarins and indandiones	1 review	Rate it	6.2
hydrochlorothiazide / spironolactone systemic (Pro, More...) class: antihypertensive combinations	0 reviews	Rate it	6.0
quinapril systemic (Pro, More...) class: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors	1 review	Rate it	5.3
bisoprolol systemic (Pro, More...) class: cardioselective beta blockers	0 reviews	Rate it	5.0
spironolactone systemic (Pro, More...) class: aldosterone receptor antagonists, potassium-sparing diuretics	2 reviews	Rate it	4.7
perindopril systemic (Pro, More...) class: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors	0 reviews	Rate it	1.0
nifedipine systemic (Pro, More...) class: calcium channel blocking agents	0 reviews	Rate it	1.0
nitroprusside systemic (Pro, More...) class: agents for hypertensive emergencies, vasodilators	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
amiloride systemic (Pro, More...) class: potassium-sparing diuretics	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
prazosin systemic (Pro, More...) class: antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
valsartan systemic (Pro, More...) class: angiotensin II inhibitors	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
trandolapril systemic (Pro, More...) class: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
torsemide systemic (Pro, More...) class: loop diuretics	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
nicardipine systemic (Pro, More...) class: calcium channel blocking agents	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
amiloride / hydrochlorothiazide systemic (Pro, More...) class: antihypertensive combinations	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
triamcinolone systemic (Pro, More...) class: glucocorticoids	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
nesiritide systemic (Pro, More...) class: vasodilators	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril systemic (Pro, More...) class: antihypertensive combinations	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
allopurinol systemic (Pro, More...) class: antigout agents, antihyperuricemic agents	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
hydralazine / isosorbide dinitrate systemic (Pro, More...) class: antihypertensive combinations	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
hydralazine / hydrochlorothiazide systemic (Pro, More...) class: antihypertensive combinations	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
hydralazine systemic (Pro, More...) class: vasodilators	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
inamrinone systemic (Pro, More...) class: inotropic agents	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
enalapril / hydrochlorothiazide systemic (Pro, More...) class: antihypertensive combinations	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
milrinone systemic (Pro, More...) class: inotropic agents	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
moexipril systemic (Pro, More...) class: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
candesartan systemic (Pro, More...) class: angiotensin II inhibitors	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
captopril / hydrochlorothiazide systemic (Pro, More...) class: antihypertensive combinations	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
dobutamine systemic (Pro, More...) class: cardiac stressing agents, catecholamines, inotropic agents, vasopressors	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
eplerenone systemic (Pro, More...) class: aldosterone receptor antagonists	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first

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