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Medications for Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure)

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Aldactazide Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
hydrochlorothiazide / spironolactone systemic
Drug class:
potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
amiloride / hydrochlorothiazide Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
amiloride / hydrochlorothiazide systemic
Drug class:
potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
amiloride Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
amiloride systemic
Brand name:
Midamor
Drug class:
potassium-sparing diuretics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Apresoline Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
hydralazine systemic
Drug class:
vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Atacand Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
candesartan systemic
Drug class:
angiotensin receptor blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
benazepril Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
benazepril systemic
Brand name:
Lotensin
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
captopril / hydrochlorothiazide Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
captopril / hydrochlorothiazide systemic
Drug class:
ACE inhibitors with thiazides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
captopril Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
captopril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cardene IV Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nicardipine systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blocking agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cardizem Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
diltiazem systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cardizem CD Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
diltiazem systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cardizem LA Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
diltiazem systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
CaroSpir Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
spironolactone systemic
Drug class:
potassium-sparing diuretics, aldosterone receptor antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cartia XT Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
diltiazem systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Clinacort Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Coumadin Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
warfarin systemic
Drug class:
coumarins and indandiones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dapagliflozin / metformin Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
dapagliflozin / metformin systemic
Brand name:
Xigduo XR
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Demadex Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
torsemide systemic
Drug class:
loop diuretics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Digitek Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
digoxin systemic
Drug class:
inotropic agents, group V antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Digox Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
digoxin systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dilacor XR Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
diltiazem systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dilatrate-SR Off-label Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
isosorbide dinitrate systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Diltia XT Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
diltiazem systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Diltzac Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
diltiazem systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Diovan Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
valsartan systemic
Drug class:
angiotensin receptor blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dobutamine Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
dobutamine systemic
Brand name:
Dobutrex
Drug class:
inotropic agents, vasopressors, cardiac stressing agents, catecholamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Dobutrex Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
dobutamine systemic
Drug class:
inotropic agents, vasopressors, cardiac stressing agents, catecholamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
enalapril / hydrochlorothiazide Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
enalapril / hydrochlorothiazide systemic
Brand name:
Vaseretic
Drug class:
ACE inhibitors with thiazides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
enalapril Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
enalapril systemic
Brand names:
Vasotec, Epaned
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Epaned Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
enalapril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
fosinopril Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
fosinopril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
hydralazine 0.0 2 reviews for hydralazine to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
hydralazine systemic
Brand name:
Apresoline
Drug class:
vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril systemic
Brand name:
Zestoretic
Drug class:
ACE inhibitors with thiazides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
hydrochlorothiazide / spironolactone Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
hydrochlorothiazide / spironolactone systemic
Brand name:
Aldactazide
Drug class:
potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Inpefa Rate Add review
Rx N X
Generic name:
sotagliflozin systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous cardiovascular agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Isochron Off-label Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
isosorbide dinitrate systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
IsoDitrate Off-label Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
isosorbide dinitrate systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Isordil Titradose Off-label Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
isosorbide dinitrate systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Jantoven Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
warfarin systemic
Drug class:
coumarins and indandiones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kapspargo Sprinkle Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
metoprolol systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kenalog-40 Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lanoxin Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
digoxin systemic
Drug class:
inotropic agents, group V antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lotensin Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
benazepril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Matzim LA Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
diltiazem systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Midamor Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
amiloride systemic
Drug class:
potassium-sparing diuretics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Minipress Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
prazosin systemic
Drug class:
antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Minitran Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
moexipril Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
moexipril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
nicardipine Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nicardipine systemic
Brand name:
Cardene IV
Drug class:
calcium channel blocking agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Nipride RTU Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroprusside systemic
Drug class:
agents for hypertensive emergencies, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nitro-Bid Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nitro-Dur Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nitro-Time Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nitrolingual Pumpspray Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
NitroMist Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nitropress Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroprusside systemic
Drug class:
agents for hypertensive emergencies, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
nitroprusside Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroprusside systemic
Brand names:
Nipride RTU, Nitropress
Drug class:
agents for hypertensive emergencies, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Nitro TD Patch-A Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
perindopril Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
perindopril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
prazosin Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
prazosin systemic
Brand name:
Minipress
Drug class:
antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Prinivil Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
lisinopril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Qbrelis Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
lisinopril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Soaanz Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
torsemide systemic
Drug class:
loop diuretics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
sotagliflozin Rate Add review
Rx N X
Generic name:
sotagliflozin systemic
Brand name:
Inpefa
Drug class:
miscellaneous cardiovascular agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Taztia XT Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
diltiazem systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tiadylt ER Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
diltiazem systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blocking agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tiazac Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
diltiazem systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
triamcinolone Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Brand names:
Clinacort, Kenalog-40
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Vaseretic Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
enalapril / hydrochlorothiazide systemic
Drug class:
ACE inhibitors with thiazides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Vasotec Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
enalapril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Xigduo XR Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
dapagliflozin / metformin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zestoretic Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril systemic
Drug class:
ACE inhibitors with thiazides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zestril Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
lisinopril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
eplerenone 1.0 3 reviews for eplerenone to treat Heart Failure
Rx B N X
Generic name:
eplerenone systemic
Brand name:
Inspra
Drug class:
potassium-sparing diuretics, aldosterone receptor antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Inspra 1.0 1 review for Inspra to treat Heart Failure
Rx B N X
Generic name:
eplerenone systemic
Drug class:
potassium-sparing diuretics, aldosterone receptor antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
torsemide 2.0 1 review for torsemide to treat Heart Failure
Rx B N X
Generic name:
torsemide systemic
Brand names:
Demadex, Soaanz
Drug class:
loop diuretics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
trandolapril 2.0 1 review for trandolapril to treat Heart Failure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
trandolapril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
candesartan 2.2 5 reviews for candesartan to treat Heart Failure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
candesartan systemic
Brand name:
Atacand
Drug class:
angiotensin receptor blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
isosorbide dinitrate Off-label 3.0 2 reviews for isosorbide dinitrate to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
isosorbide dinitrate systemic
Brand names:
Isochron, IsoDitrate, Dilatrate-SR, Isordil Titradose
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
ramipril 4.0 5 reviews for ramipril to treat Heart Failure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
ramipril systemic
Brand name:
Altace
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Aldactone 4.3 3 reviews for Aldactone to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
spironolactone systemic
Drug class:
potassium-sparing diuretics, aldosterone receptor antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
spironolactone 4.4 12 reviews for spironolactone to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
spironolactone systemic
Brand names:
Aldactone, CaroSpir
Drug class:
potassium-sparing diuretics, aldosterone receptor antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
bisoprolol 4.8 10 reviews for bisoprolol to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
bisoprolol systemic
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Altace 5.0 2 reviews for Altace to treat Heart Failure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
ramipril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
empagliflozin 5.0 2 reviews for empagliflozin to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
empagliflozin systemic
Brand name:
Jardiance
Drug class:
SGLT-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Entresto 5.0 193 reviews for Entresto to treat Heart Failure
Rx N X
Generic name:
sacubitril / valsartan systemic
Drug class:
angiotensin receptor blockers and neprilysin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Jardiance 5.0 2 reviews for Jardiance to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
empagliflozin systemic
Drug class:
SGLT-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
metoprolol 5.0 13 reviews for metoprolol to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
metoprolol systemic
Brand names:
Toprol-XL, Kapspargo Sprinkle
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
quinapril 5.0 1 review for quinapril to treat Heart Failure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
quinapril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
sacubitril / valsartan 5.0 195 reviews for sacubitril / valsartan to treat Heart Failure
Rx N X
Generic name:
sacubitril / valsartan systemic
Brand name:
Entresto
Drug class:
angiotensin receptor blockers and neprilysin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
dapagliflozin 5.4 9 reviews for dapagliflozin to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
dapagliflozin systemic
Brand name:
Farxiga
Drug class:
SGLT-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Farxiga 5.4 8 reviews for Farxiga to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
dapagliflozin systemic
Drug class:
SGLT-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
lisinopril 5.6 7 reviews for lisinopril to treat Heart Failure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
lisinopril systemic
Brand names:
Prinivil, Zestril, Qbrelis
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
digoxin 5.8 4 reviews for digoxin to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N
Generic name:
digoxin systemic
Brand names:
Lanoxin, Digox, Digitek
Drug class:
inotropic agents, group V antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
ivabradine 6.6 11 reviews for ivabradine to treat Heart Failure
Rx N N
Generic name:
ivabradine systemic
Brand name:
Corlanor
Drug class:
miscellaneous cardiovascular agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
isosorbide mononitrate 6.7 11 reviews for isosorbide mononitrate to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
isosorbide mononitrate systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
carvedilol 7.0 50 reviews for carvedilol to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
carvedilol systemic
Brand names:
Coreg, Coreg CR
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
warfarin 7.0 2 reviews for warfarin to treat Heart Failure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
warfarin systemic
Brand names:
Coumadin, Jantoven
Drug class:
coumarins and indandiones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Corlanor 7.8 4 reviews for Corlanor to treat Heart Failure
Rx N N
Generic name:
ivabradine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous cardiovascular agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
furosemide 7.9 15 reviews for furosemide to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
furosemide systemic
Brand names:
Lasix, Furoscix
Drug class:
loop diuretics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Toprol-XL 8.0 1 review for Toprol-XL to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
metoprolol systemic
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Coreg 8.6 20 reviews for Coreg to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
carvedilol systemic
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
BiDil 9.0 1 review for BiDil to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
hydralazine / isosorbide dinitrate systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Coreg CR 9.0 2 reviews for Coreg CR to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
carvedilol systemic
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
hydralazine / isosorbide dinitrate 9.0 1 review for hydralazine / isosorbide dinitrate to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
hydralazine / isosorbide dinitrate systemic
Brand name:
BiDil
Drug class:
miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lasix 9.7 3 reviews for Lasix to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
furosemide systemic
Drug class:
loop diuretics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
milrinone 9.8 4 reviews for milrinone to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N
Generic name:
milrinone systemic
Drug class:
inotropic agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Dilt-XR 10 1 review for Dilt-XR to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
diltiazem systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics
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diltiazem 10 1 review for diltiazem to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
diltiazem systemic
Brand names:
Cardizem, Cartia XT, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Dilacor XR, Dilt-XR, Diltia XT, Diltzac, Matzim LA, Taztia XT, Tiadylt ER, Tiazac
Drug class:
calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics
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dosage, interactions, side effects
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AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Furoscix 10 1 review for Furoscix to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
furosemide systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
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Prescribing Information
nitroglycerin 10 1 review for nitroglycerin to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Brand names:
Nitrostat, Minitran, Nitro-Bid, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Time, Nitrolingual Pumpspray, NitroMist, Nitro TD Patch-A
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Nitrostat 10 1 review for Nitrostat to treat Heart Failure
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
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dosage, interactions, side effects
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Prescribing Information
valsartan 10 1 review for valsartan to treat Heart Failure
Rx D N X
Generic name:
valsartan systemic
Brand name:
Diovan
Drug class:
angiotensin receptor blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

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Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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