Drugs Use In Heart Failure

Question 1

What are the drugs used in heart failure ?

Answer 1

-inotropic drugs
-b-blockers
-ACE-Inhibitors
-diuretics
-angiotensin receptor blockers
-GTN

Question 2

What do isotropic drugs do ?

Answer 2

-To create vasoconstriction and increase cardiac contractility
-help with cardiogenic shock and a slow heart rate

Question 3

Examples of inotropic drugs

Answer 3

-epinephrine
-dopamine
-digoxin
-catecholamines
-isoprenaline

Question 4

What do diuretics drugs do ?

Answer 4

-help reduce fluid buildup in the body
-control blood pressure
-treat Retention due to heart failure

Question 5

Examples of diuretics drug

Answer 5

-bumetanide
-furosemide
-lasix

Question 6

Functions of b-blockers

Answer 6

-chest pain caused by narrowing arteries supplying the heart
-failure of the heart to pump enough blood around body
-irregular heartbeat

Question 7

Examples of b-blockers

Answer 7

-atenolol
-metaprolol
-propanolol

Question 8

Uses of ACE Inhibitors

Answer 8

-treat and manage hypertension
-reduce risk of heart failure

Question 9

Examples of ACE Inhibitors

Answer 9

-captopril
-perindopril
-quinapril

Question 10

Uses of angiotensin receptor blockers

Answer 10

-treat high blood pressure and heart failure
-used for chronic kidney disease

Question 11

Examples of angiotensin receptor blockers drugs

Answer 11

-valsartan
-losartan
-irbesartan