Medicines Used for Heart failure
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Heart failure means the heart cannot pump blood around the body as well as it should. It does not mean the heart has stopped. Common signs are breathlessness, tiredness and swelling of the feet, ankles or tummy. Treatment usually includes prescription medicines such as water tablets, and it needs a doctor's follow-up.
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Medicines used for Heart failure
These active ingredients are in medicines whose approved uses include Heart failure. Brands are listed A to Z, not ranked. A doctor or pharmacist decides which medicine is right for you.
Furosemide
- Lasix 40 · 40 mg tablet
Ramipril
- Cardace 5 · 5 mg tablet
Spironolactone
- Aldactone 25 · 25 mg tablet
Common questions
Does heart failure mean the heart has stopped?
No. It means the heart is not pumping blood as well as it should. Treatment and lifestyle changes can help control the symptoms. A doctor can explain what it means for you.
What are the signs of heart failure?
Breathlessness during everyday activity or when lying down, unusual tiredness, swelling of the feet, ankles, legs or tummy, and sudden weight gain. Coughing up frothy pink phlegm or severe breathing difficulty is an emergency: call 112.
What medicines are used for heart failure?
Doctors may prescribe water tablets such as furosemide to reduce fluid, and other medicines such as ACE inhibitors or beta blockers to ease the heart's work. Take them as prescribed and do not stop them without your doctor's advice.