Module 3 Pull Down Navigation - Select a Page to View ------------------- Introduction General Information About Taking Heart Failure Medicines Heart Failure Medicines ACE Inhibitor Pills ACE Inhibitors: Management Tips and Commons Side Effects ACE Inhibitors: Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Nurse Beta-Blocker Pills Beta-Blocker: Management Tips and Common Side Effects Beta-Blocker: Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Nurse Digoxin Pills Digoxin: Management Tips and Common Side Effects Diuretics Diuretics: Management Tips and Common Side Effects Questions and Answers About Diuretics Aldosterone Antagonist Pills Aldosterone Antagonist: Management Tips and Common Side Effects ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blockade) Pills Combination Isosorbide Dinitrate and Hydralazine Pills Questions & Answers on Isosorbide Dinitrate and Hydralazine Anticoagulant Medicines Potassium Pills Medicines to Avoid Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medicines Calcium Channel Blockers Antiarrhythmic Medicines Alternative Therapy Interactions General Questions and Answers About Heart Failure Medicines Keeping Track of Your Medicines Learn More About Heart Failure

Introduction - Heart Failure Medicines

Medicines are important in the treatment of heart failure. Research shows that heart failure medicines can help stabilize your heart function. They can also help you:

• Live longer.
• Have fewer symptoms.
• Breathe more easily.
• Have more energy.
• Increase your activity level.
• Have less swelling.
• Stay out of the hospital.

This module provides information on:

• The main types of medicines used for heart failure.
• Common side effects of heart failure medicines.
• Other medicines used to treat heart failure.

It will help you learn about:

• What heart failure medicines do.
• Why it is important to take all of your medicines regularly.
• How to manage common side effects of your medicines.