Heart Failure
Medications to manage heart failure and improve heart function
Combination diuretic
potassium-sparing diuretic + thiazide diuretic
Antihypertensive
combination of Calcium Channel Blocker and Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
Antihypertensive
Calcium Channel Blocker + Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker combination
Amlodipine; Losartan Potassium
PrescriptionHigh blood pressure (hypertension), reducing the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure and heart problems
Amlodipine; Valsartan
PrescriptionHigh blood pressure (hypertension), reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack in people whose blood pressure is not controlled by one drug alone
Antihypertensive
Calcium Channel Blocker + ACE Inhibitor combination
Antihypertensive
combination of Calcium Channel Blocker, ACE Inhibitor, and Diuretic
Antihypertensive
combination of calcium channel blocker, angiotensin receptor blocker, and thiazide diuretic
Beta-blocker
Heart and blood pressure medicine
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
Antihypertensive
blood pressure-lowering combination — angiotensin receptor blocker + diuretic
Cardiac glycoside
Heart medicine
Diuretic
water tablet
Diuretic
water pill
Diuretic / Antihypertensive
water tablet
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
Lowers blood pressure and reduces heart strain
Antihypertensive
combination of Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker and Thiazide Diuretic
Beta-blocker and alpha-blocker
blood pressure medicine
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
Antihypertensive
blood pressure-lowering combination — Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker + Diuretic
ACE Inhibitor
Blood Pressure Medicine
ACE Inhibitor + Thiazide Diuretic
Blood pressure-lowering combination
Heart failure medicine
Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor — ARNI
Potassium-sparing diuretic
water pill
Loop diuretic
water pill
Antihypertensive
blood pressure-lowering combination — Angiotensin II receptor blocker + Thiazide diuretic
When to see a doctor
Seek care if you notice any of the following
- You experience sudden chest pain or discomfort that spreads to your arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach.
- You feel weak, dizzy, or faint, and have trouble standing up or walking.
- You notice swelling in your feet, ankles, or legs that doesn't go away, or you feel short of breath even when sitting still.
- You have a persistent cough that brings up pink, frothy mucus, or you cough up blood.
- You experience sudden severe headaches, confusion, or seizures.
For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.