The kinds and dosages of medicines your heart care team recommends for you depends on many factors. This information can help you ask the right questions to benefit the most from your heart medicine.
Heart medicine basics
What you should know if you take prescription medicines
Over-the-counter medicines and supplements
Questions to ask about your medicines
Getting the maximum benefit from your heart medicines
ACE inhibitors
Aldosterone antagonists
ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker)
Beta blockers
Digoxin
Diuretics
Hydralazine and nitrates
Statins for high cholesterol
Thrombolytics for heart attack and unstable angina
Vasodilators for congenital heart defects, high blood pressure, mitral valve regurgitation
Warfarin (Coumadin)
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This site is presented for information only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice. Allina®, the Allina logo, and Medformation® are registered trademarks of Allina Health System. Presentation and Design ©2010 Allina Health System. All Rights Reserved.