Other drugs used in CHF

OTHER DRUGS USED IN CHF

  • Phosphodiesterase inhibitors like theophylline.
  • Diuretics like furosemide to increase water and sodium excretion, decrease preload and relieve symptoms of pulmonary and systemic congestion
  • Vasodilators like hydralazine
  • ACE inhibitors like enalapril, lisinopril etc.
  • Adrenergic alpha1 agonists like prazosin
  • Calcium channel blockers like nifedipine
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