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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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Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
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
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
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
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
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
For professionals:
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
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
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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