Congestive heart failure is often treated with a combination of medications. There is no standard combination: what works for one person may not work well for another.

Congestive heart failure medications may include:

• ACE inhibitors:
• Help the heart work more efficiently
• AR2 blockers:
• Reduce blood pressure in those with heart failure and hypertension.
• Beta blockers:
• Reduce the work the heart must perform
• Diuretics:
• Remove excess fluid from the body
• Vasodilators:
• Human B-type natriuretic peptide
• Hydralazine
• Minoxidil
• Digoxin:
• Improves the pumping ability of the heart
• Nitrate medicines:
• Reduce the work the heart must perform
• Blood thinners:
• Coumadin
• Plavix
• Aspirin
• Dipyridamole