Congestive Heart Failure Articles A-Z
As this eMedTV page explains, quinapril is used to treat high blood pressure and symptoms of congestive heart failure, among other conditions. This page also discusses off-label quinapril uses like treating kidney problems in people with scleroderma.
This eMedTV resource examines quinapril, a drug that treats conditions (such as high blood pressure) that are related to the heart and blood vessels. This page covers quinapril dosing and strengths. Quinipril is a common misspelling of quinapril.
Refractory Congestive Heart Failure
This eMedTV page explains how, without a mechanical heart pump or a heart transplant, refractory congestive heart failure usually gets worse and eventually leads to death. Other ways to manage the condition are also described.
Dizziness, nausea, and headache are some of the common side effects of amiloride. This eMedTV article provides a detailed list of side effects that can occur while taking the drug, including the side effects that may require prompt medical attention.
Side Effects of Amiloride-HCTZ
Headache, dizziness, and rash are a few of the common side effects of amiloride-HCTZ. This eMedTV page provides an in-depth list of common and rare side effects that can occur while taking this drug, with statistics on how frequently they occur.
This portion of the eMedTV archives takes a look at some of the potential side effects of bumetanide, such as changes in body chemistry, nausea, and dizziness. This page also describes which side effects you should immediately report to your doctor.
Most people tolerate candesartan well, but some common side effects can include dizziness and back pain. This eMedTV resource describes the types of side effects of candesartan, including some minor, severe, and rare symptoms.
This eMedTV Web page contains a list of common side effects of captopril, such as unexplained rash, cough, and decrease or loss of taste. Problems that require medical attention, as well as less common captopril side effects are also listed on this page.
Side Effects of Chlorothiazide
Anemia, headaches, and restlessness are potential side effects of chlorothiazide. This page on the eMedTV site describes other possible chlorothiazide side effects that may occur, including potentially serious ones that require medical attention.
Commonly reported side effects of metolazone include nausea, headaches, and diarrhea. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at additional side effects of the drug and describes which ones may need immediate medical attention.
Side Effects of Metoprolol Succinate
This eMedTV page discusses possible side effects of metoprolol succinate, including common side effects like diarrhea and dizziness, rare side effects such as arthritis and hepatitis, and serious side effects (which can include itching or wheezing).
Headache, dizziness, and cough are some common side effects of quinapril. This eMedTV page lists rare quinapril side effects like anemia and gas, as well as side effects that you should report to your doctor right away, such as wheezing.
Among the side effects of valsartan listed on this eMedTV page are common side effects like dizziness and back pain, rare side effects like insomnia and impotence, and side effects to report to your doctor right away, such as unexplained skin rash.
Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure
This eMedTV Web page describes in detail some of the most common symptoms of congestive heart failure, such as shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, and limitations on physical activity. The classes of symptoms are also described.
Triamterene is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat fluid retention. This page from the eMedTV archives offers more information on how triamterene works and describes the effects and possible side effects of the drug.
The recommended triamterene dose for treating water retention is 100 mg twice a day after meals. This eMedTV Web page provides other triamterene dosing information, including tips and precautions for those taking the medication.
Headache, vomiting, and dizziness are possible triamterene side effects. This section of the eMedTV library lists other potential side effects that have been seen with the drug, including serious ones that may require immediate medical attention.
Triamterene is a prescription medication that is used for treating water retention. This eMedTV article offers general dosing information for triamterene and briefly explains how the drug works. Triamterine is a common misspelling of triamterene.
This eMedTV segment explores valsartan, a prescription drug that treats several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels (like high blood pressure). This page covers valsartan side effects, how the drug works, and how and when to take it.
The starting valsartan dose following a heart attack is 20 mg twice daily. This eMedTV page also lists dosages for high blood pressure and congestive heart failure -- and factors that can affect valsartan dosing, such as how you respond to valsartan.
Dizziness and kidney failure are among the possible symptoms of a valsartan overdose. This eMedTV page advises seeking immediate medical attention if you overdose on valsartan, and also lists overdose treatment options (such as pumping the stomach).