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Carvedilol (Coreg, Coreg CR) is commonly used drug for heart failure.
Treatment. Living with. For most people, heart failure is a long-term condition that can't be cured. But treatment can help keep the symptoms under control, possibly for many years. The main treatments are: healthy lifestyle changes. medication. devices implanted in your chest to control your heart rhythm. surgery.
What are 10 drugs commonly prescribed for heart failure?
Carvedilol (Coreg, Coreg CR) is a beta blocker. The usual dose for the regular tablet is twice daily. You take the controlled-release capsule once daily in the morning. You should take both with food.
Enalapril (Vasotec) is an ACE inhibitor. At low doses, you might take it once daily. Your doctor may recommend splitting higher doses to twice a day.
Furosemide (Lasix) is a diuretic. You usually take it once daily. However, your doctor may have you take it only on certain days of the week to treat edema. Taking diuretics in the morning allows you to pass the extra fluids throughout the day. This minimizes sleep interruptions to urinate.
Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) is an ACE inhibitor. It is also a drug you usually take once a day.
Losartan (Cozaar) is an ARB. In most cases, the dose is once a day.
Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL) is a beta blocker. It comes in both an immediate-release and an extended-release form. Taking metoprolol helps lower the risk of repeat heart attacks in those who have already experienced one.
Ramipril (Altace) is another ACE inhibitor. For heart failure, the usual dose is twice daily.
Spironolactone (Aldactone) is an aldosterone antagonist. The usual dose for heart failure is once daily, preferably in the morning. Do not use salt substitutes containing potassium. They could cause your potassium level to be dangerously high on this drug.
Triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide (Dyazide, Maxzide) is a combination of two types of diuretics. Combining the two drugs helps prevent low potassium levels. This means you should avoid extra potassium and potassium-based salt substitutes unless your doctor knows. The usual dose is once daily in the morning.
Valsartan (Diovan) is another ARB. This drug can also help improve survival after a heart attack. The usual dose for heart failure is twice a day.
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