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List of Treatments for Heart Disease

See what members are saying about heart disease treatments, the side effects to expect, and the drug basics.

All treatment information is medically reviewed · October 29, 2026

Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Overview
Aldactone is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension, heart failure, edema, and other conditions. Aldactone is also referred to by its drug name…

Altace (Ramipril)

Overview
Altace is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension and lower the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death from heart failure. Altace is also known by…

Amiloride Hydrochloride for Heart Failure

Amiloride hydrochloride is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with certain other diuretics (water pills) to help prevent or treat low potassium levels in people with congestive heart failure.

Atacand (Candesartan)

Overview
Atacand is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension and heart failure. Atacand is also known by its drug name, Candesartan
Atacand is an angiotensin II…

Avapro (Irbesartan) for High Blood Pressure

Avapro (irbesartan) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Baxfendy (Baxdrostat) for Heart Disease

Baxfendy (baxdrostat) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults whose blood pressure is not well controlled with other medicines.

Benicar (Olmesartan)

Overview
Benicar is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension. Benicar is also known by its drug name, Olmesartan
Benicar is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).…

Betapace (Sotalol) for Heart Disease

Betapace (sotalol hydrochloride) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat documented, life-threatening heart rhythm problems that start in the lower chambers of the heart (ventricular arrhythmias).

Betapace AF (Sotalol Hydrochloride) for Heart Disease

Betapace AF (sotalol hydrochloride) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help maintain a normal heart rhythm in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) or atrial flutter who have significant symptoms and are already in a normal heart rhythm.

Brilinta (Ticagrelor)

Overview
Brilinta is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction (MI or heart attack), or cardiovascular death in people who have acute…

Bumex (Bumetanide) for Heart Failure

Bumex (bumetanide) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat edema (fluid buildup) caused by congestive heart failure in adults.

Camzyos (Mavacamten)

Overview
Camzyos is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with symptomatic New York Heart Association class 2 and 3 obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Camzyos is also known by…

Cardizem (Diltiazem) for Heart Disease

Cardizem (diltiazem) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat chronic stable angina and angina caused by coronary artery spasms. Both conditions can cause chest pain when the heart does not get enough oxygen-rich blood.

Coreg (Carvedilol)

Overview
Coreg is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of heart disease, specifically for managing mild to severe chronic heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction following a…

Cozaar (Losartan)

Overview
Cozaar is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension. Cozaar is also known by its drug name, Losartan
Cozaar is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). ARBs…

Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Overview
Crestor is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce cholesterol. Crestor is an adjunctive therapy to a low-fat diet. Crestor is also known by its drug name, Rosuvastatin…

Diovan (Valsartan)

Overview
Diovan is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension, heart failure, and reduction of risk after myocardial infarction. Diovan is also known by its drug name…

Diuril (Chlorothiazide)

Overview
Diuril is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to manage hypertension. Diuril is also indicated to be used along with other medications to treat edema associated with congestive…

Dyrenium (Triamterene) for Heart Failure

Dyrenium (triamterene) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat edema, or swelling caused by fluid buildup, associated with congestive heart failure.

Edarbi (Azilsartan)

Overview
Edarbi is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension. Edarbi is also known by its drug name, Azilsartan
Edarbi is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).…

Effient (Prasugrel)

Overview
Effient is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the risk of thromboembolic events. Effient is also referred to by its drug name, Prasugrel
Effient is an…

Eliquis (Apixaban)

Overview
Eliquis is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat, prevent, and reduce the risk of thromboembolic events. Eliquis is also referred to by its drug name, Apixaban
Eliquis…

Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) for Heart Failure

Entresto (sacubitril and valsartan) and Entresto Sprinkle are prescription medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the risk of heart-related death and hospital stays in adults with chronic heart failure. They also treat certain children ages 1 and older with heart failure that affects the heart’s pumping ability.

Farxiga (Dapagliflozin) for Heart Disease

Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help lower the risk of death from heart-related causes, hospital stays for heart failure, and urgent medical visits for heart failure in adults.

Heparin for Heart Conditions

Heparin is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent and treat blood clots in veins, lungs, and arteries, including clot-related complications of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Certain heparin products are also approved to prevent clotting during heart surgery and other medical procedures.

Hydrochlorothiazide for Heart-Related Swelling

Hydrochlorothiazide is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help treat edema (fluid buildup) associated with congestive heart failure in adults.

Indapamide

Overview
Indapamide is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension and edema associated with congestive heart failure. Indapamide was formerly sold under the brand name…

InnoPran XL (Propranolol)

InnoPran XL (propranolol) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat high blood pressure in adults.

Inspra (Eplerenone)

Overview
Inspra is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve survival in people with symptomatic heart failure after a heart attack and to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). For heart…

Isordil (Isosorbide)

Overview
Isordil is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent angina pectoris (chest pain) due to coronary artery disease. Isordil is also known by its drug name, Isosorbide…

Jardiance (Empagliflozin)

Overview
Jardiance is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in adults with heart failure. It is suitable for adults with…

Lanoxin (Digoxin)

Lanoxin (digoxin) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat mild to moderate heart failure in adults and improve heart contractions in children with heart failure.

Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Overview
Lipitor is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the risk for myocardial infarction (heart attack), stroke, angina, and coronary artery bypass in people with high risk…

Livalo (Pitavastatin)

Overview
Livalo is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce cholesterol. Livalo is an adjunctive therapy to a low-fat diet. Livalo is also known by its drug name, Pitavastatin…

Lopressor (Metoprolol) for Heart Conditions

Lopressor (metoprolol) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat several heart conditions, depending on the dosage form.

Lotensin (Benazepril) for High Blood Pressure

Lotensin (benazepril) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults and children ages 6 and older.

Micardis (Telmisartan)

Overview
Micardis is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension and reduce cardiovascular risk in people unable to take angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors…

Multaq (Dronedarone)

Overview
Multaq is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with paroxysmal (sudden and short-lasting episodes) or persistent (continuous) atrial fibrillation (AF) or…

Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Heart Condition

Myqorzo (aficamten) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM), a heart condition that makes it harder for blood to flow out of the heart.

Nexletol (Bempedoic acid)

Overview
Nexletol is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease who…

Nexlizet (Bempedoic acid and Ezetimibe)

Overview
Nexlizet is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease who…

Nitro-Dur (Nitroglycerin)

Nitro-Dur (nitroglycerin) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent chest pain called angina in people with coronary artery disease.

Nitroglycerin

Nitroglycerin is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to relieve or prevent chest pain caused by coronary artery disease and to treat certain heart-related conditions in a hospital.

Nitrolingual Pumpspray (Nitroglycerin) for Angina

Nitrolingual Pumpspray (nitroglycerin) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to relieve chest pain caused by coronary artery disease. It may also be taken before activities that could trigger an angina attack.

NitroMist (Nitroglycerin)

NitroMist (nitroglycerin) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to relieve chest pain caused by coronary artery disease. It may also be taken before activities that could trigger an angina attack.

Nitrostat (Nitroglycerin) for Angina

Nitrostat (nitroglycerin) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to relieve chest pain caused by coronary artery disease. It may also be taken before activities that could trigger an angina attack.

Norvasc (Amlodipine) for Heart Disease

Norvasc (amlodipine) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hypertension (treat high blood pressure) in adults and children ages 6 to 17, as well as certain conditions related to coronary artery disease in adults.

Pacerone (Amiodarone) for Heart Rhythm Problems

Pacerone (amiodarone) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with certain life-threatening heart rhythm problems.

Plavix (Clopidogrel) for Heart Disease

Plavix (clopidogrel) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in adults with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). ACS includes certain types of heart attacks and serious chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.

Pradaxa (Dabigatran)

Overview
Pradaxa is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat, prevent, and reduce the risk of thromboembolitic events. Pradaxa is also referred to by its drug name, Dabigatran…

Procardia (Nifedipine) for Angina

Procardia (nifedipine) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with certain types of angina, which is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.

Repatha (Evolocumab)

Overview
Repatha is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack), stroke, and coronary revascularization in adults with heart…

Savaysa (Edoxaban)

Overview
Savaysa, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm unrelated…

Sotylize (Sotalol Hydrochloride) for Heart Rhythm Problems

Sotylize (sotalol hydrochloride) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat certain serious heart rhythm problems.

Tenormin (Atenolol)

Overview
Tenormin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension, angina, and acute myocardial infarction. Tenormin is also known by its drug name, Atenolol
Tenormin is…

Tiazac (Diltiazem) for Chronic Stable Angina

Tiazac (diltiazem) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with chronic stable angina, a type of ongoing chest pain.

Toprol-XL (Metoprolol Succinate) for Heart Conditions

Toprol-XL (metoprolol succinate) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat angina and heart failure in adults and high blood pressure in adults and children ages 6 and older.

Vasotec (Enalapril) for Heart Disease

Vasotec (enalapril) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with symptomatic congestive heart failure. It is also used in certain people with a weakened heart who do not have symptoms.

Verelan (Verapamil) for Hypertension

Verelan (verapamil) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with high blood pressure.

Widaplik (Telmisartan, Amlodipine, and Indapamide)

Overview
Widaplik is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), including use as an initial treatment. People who need combination therapy to…

Xarelto (Rivaroxaban)

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lower the risk of stroke and certain blood clot-related problems in adults with atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, or peripheral artery disease. It also helps prevent blood clots in children with certain heart conditions after the Fontan procedure.

Zestril (Lisinopril)

Overview
Zestril is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension and heart failure. Zestril is also known by its drug name, Lisinopril
Zestril is an…

Zocor (Simvastatin) for Heart Disease

Zocor (simvastatin) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lower the risk of death, heart attacks, strokes, and certain procedures to improve blood flow in adults with heart disease, blood vessel disease, and/or diabetes who are at high risk of heart disease events.

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