Heart Conditions
Medications for heart failure, chest pain, and heart attack prevention
Painkiller / Blood Thinner
NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug and Antiplatelet
Combination diuretic
potassium-sparing diuretic + thiazide diuretic
Calcium Channel Blocker
Blood Pressure Drug
Antihypertensive
Calcium Channel Blocker + ACE Inhibitor combination
Antihypertensive
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker + Calcium Channel Blocker combination
Antihypertensive
Calcium Channel Blocker + Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker combination
Beta-blocker
Heart and blood pressure medicine
Statin
cholesterol-lowering medicine
Atorvastatin
PrescriptionHigh cholesterol, prevention of heart attack, prevention of stroke, heart disease in people with risk factors like diabetes or high blood pressure
Simvastatin
PrescriptionHigh cholesterol, prevention of heart attack, prevention of stroke, reducing risk of heart disease in people with diabetes or other risk factors
Combination medicine
cholesterol-lowering
Thiazide diuretic
water tablet
Beta-blocker
heart and blood pressure medicine
Bisoprolol Fumarate
PrescriptionHigh blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, chest pain (angina), fast or irregular heartbeat
Carvedilol
PrescriptionHigh blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, chest pain from heart problems (angina)
Metoprolol Tartrate
PrescriptionHigh blood pressure, chest pain (angina), heart failure, fast or irregular heartbeat, prevention of future heart attacks
Nebivolol
PrescriptionHigh blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure
Propranolol Hydrochloride
PrescriptionHigh blood pressure, fast or irregular heartbeat, chest pain (angina), anxiety and nervousness, trembling or shaking hands, prevention of migraine headaches, overactive thyroid symptoms
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
Lowers blood pressure and protects kidneys
Antiplatelet
blood thinner
Antiplatelet
Blood thinner combination
SGLT2 Inhibitor
Antidiabetic
Cardiac glycoside
Heart medicine
Nitrate vasodilator
heart and blood vessel relaxant
Vasopressor / Cardiac stimulant
Raises blood pressure and heart rate
Anticoagulant
Blood Thinner
Enoxaparin
PrescriptionPrevention of blood clots after surgery, treatment of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the legs), prevention of blood clots in people who are bedridden, treatment of certain types of heart attack and chest pain caused by poor blood flow to the heart
Enoxaparin Sodium
PrescriptionPrevention of blood clots after surgery, treatment of deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the leg), prevention of blood clots in people on bed rest, treatment of clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), prevention of clot problems in heart attack and chest pain (angina)
Rivaroxaban
PrescriptionPrevention and treatment of blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis), blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), stroke prevention in people with irregular heartbeat, prevention of blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery, prevention of heart attack and stroke in people with heart disease
Calcium channel blocker
blood pressure medicine
Diuretic
water tablet
Antihypertensive
blood pressure-lowering medicine
Diuretic
water pill
ACE Inhibitor
blood pressure medicine
Lisinopril
PrescriptionHigh blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, protection of the kidneys in people with diabetes, recovery after heart attack
Lisinopril Dihydrate
PrescriptionHigh blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, protecting the kidneys in people with diabetes, recovery after heart attack
Antihypertensive
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker - ARB
ACE Inhibitor
Blood Pressure Medicine
Anti-anginal
heart pain reliever
Statin
Cholesterol-lowering medicine
Heart failure medicine
Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor — ARNI
Potassium-sparing diuretic
water pill
Antihypertensive
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker — ARB
Antihypertensive
blood pressure-lowering combination — Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker + Calcium Channel Blocker
Thrombolytic
clot-buster
Loop diuretic
water pill
Anti-anginal
heart energy optimizer
When to see a doctor
Seek care if you notice any of the following
- If you experience severe chest pain or pressure that spreads to your arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
- If you have difficulty breathing or feel like you're choking, even when sitting up or standing, go to your nearest clinic or hospital right away.
- If you notice your legs, feet, or ankles are swelling, especially if it's sudden and severe, go to your nearest clinic or hospital soon.
- If you experience dizziness or lightheadedness that lasts for more than a few minutes, go to your nearest clinic or hospital as soon as possible.
- If you have severe fatigue or weakness that makes it hard to perform daily activities, go to your nearest clinic or hospital to check on your heart condition.
For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.