Heart Failure Drugs (basics)

Question 1

Name the drug classes that are used as first line drugs for heart failure

Answer 1

1) ACE inhibitors
2) angiotensin II receptor blockers
3) angiotensin receptor/neprilysin inhibitor (ARNi)
4) beta blockers
5) loop diuretics
6) mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists
7) vasodilators (hydralazine)
8) ivabradine
9) nitrates

Question 2

Name the drug class that is used as a second line drug for heart failure

Answer 2

SGLT2 inhibitor

Question 3

Name 2 loop diuretics

Answer 3

1) Frusemide (case drug)
2) Bumetanide

Question 4

Name 1 ARNi

Answer 4

Sacubitril-valsartan

Question 5

Name 4 potassium-sparing diuretics

Answer 5

1) spironolactone
2) eplerenone
3) triamterene
4) amiloride

Question 6

Name 2 cardiac glycosides

Answer 6

1) digoxin
2) digitoxin