Congestive Heart Failure

Question 1

What route of drug administration is preffered in severe heart failure and why

Answer 1

Parenteral route for diuretics.
Oedema reduces absorption from the intestine

Question 2

Empirical treatment for severe heart failure or hospitalised patients are

Answer 2

Iv diuretics
Inotropic agent e.g B adrenergic agonist or phosphodiesterase inhibitors
Vasodilators( e.g nitroglycerin)