Heart Failure Drugs

Question 1

Pharmacologic Strategies

Answer 1

1) Block Renin-angiotensin system (ace inhibitors, AT-1 angiotensin receptor antagonists)
2) Block sympathetic activation (Beta1 Blockers)
3) Block Aldosterone Action (Aldosterone receptor antagonists)
4) Promote Fluid Excretion (Diuretics)
5) Increase Cardiac Contractile Force (Digitalis)
6) Reduce Preload and/or Afterload (Vasodilators)

Question 2

Renin Inhibitors

Answer 2

Aliskiren (tekturna) (newest drug class)

Question 3

Ace Inhibitors

Answer 3

“Prils”

Lisinopril (Prinivil)

Question 4

AT1-Receptor Antagonists

Answer 4

Losartan (Cozaar)