Diuretics

stimulates the kidneys to get rid of excess fluid to decrease the workload of the heart.  It also lowers BP and decreases edema.

Lasix

Dyazide

Dialates the blood vessels to decrease BP, controls CHF.

Hydralazine

Captopril

Slow and strengthen the heart beat to decrease the workload of the heart; lowers HR, and controls ventricular HR

Digoxin

Lanoxin

maintain a regular heart rate and slows the heart to promote more effective pumping to lessen the workload on the heart

Procainomide

Anticoagulants

Blood thinners to reduce the workload of the heart and prevent blot clots

Coumadin

Heparin

Aspirin

Slows the heart rate and lowers blood pressure to decrease the workload on the heart; maintains angina, and controls CHF

Propanolol

Atenolol

reduce BP in the arteries by blocking the calcium channels to reduce the workload of the heart. It dialates the blood vessels and may slow HR.

Cardizem

Verapamil

Dialate the arteries to increase the blood flow to the heart to redice the workload of the heart; relaxes blood vessels, and improves blood and oxygen supply to the heart

Nitroglycerin Sublingual

Nitropaste

prevents plaque buildup in the arteries and prevents blood clots

Lipitor

Zocor

Relax smooth muscles and open airways

Albuterol

inhaled to reduce inflammation of the lungs to increase breathing

Advair

Loosen and clear mucus to breath better

Iodides