Medications used to manage heart disease, high blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. Learn about uses, side effects, and common brand names.
| Drug Name | Class / Description |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin | Statin – lowers LDL cholesterol and prevents heart disease |
| Simvastatin | Statin – lowers cholesterol, used for heart protection |
| Rosuvastatin | Statin – reduces bad cholesterol and triglycerides |
| Pravastatin | Statin – lowers cholesterol with fewer interactions |
| Lovastatin | Statin – used for high cholesterol and heart disease prevention |
| Lisinopril | ACE inhibitor – lowers blood pressure and protects the heart |
| Enalapril | ACE inhibitor – treats hypertension and heart failure |
| Ramipril | ACE inhibitor – lowers BP, improves survival after heart attack |
| Perindopril | ACE inhibitor – long-acting BP control and heart protection |
| Benazepril | ACE inhibitor – reduces high blood pressure |
| Losartan | ARB – treats hypertension and protects kidneys in diabetes |
| Valsartan | ARB – controls blood pressure and heart failure |
| Candesartan | ARB – long-acting BP and heart failure treatment |
| Irbesartan | ARB – hypertension control and kidney protection |
| Telmisartan | ARB – lowers BP, has metabolic benefits |
| Metoprolol | Beta blocker – controls heart rate, treats angina and hypertension |
| Atenolol | Beta blocker – reduces heart rate and BP |
| Bisoprolol | Beta blocker – treats hypertension and heart failure |
| Carvedilol | Beta blocker – reduces heart workload, used in heart failure |
| Propranolol | Beta blocker – used for BP, arrhythmias, migraines, anxiety |
| Amlodipine | Calcium channel blocker – relaxes vessels, lowers BP |
| Diltiazem | Calcium channel blocker – controls heart rate and BP |
| Verapamil | Calcium channel blocker – for angina, arrhythmia, hypertension |
| Nifedipine | Calcium channel blocker – lowers BP and relieves chest pain |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Thiazide diuretic – removes excess fluid, lowers BP |
| Chlorthalidone | Thiazide diuretic – long-acting BP control |
| Furosemide | Loop diuretic – treats fluid retention in heart failure |
| Spironolactone | Potassium-sparing diuretic – treats heart failure and hypertension |
| Eplerenone | Aldosterone antagonist – improves heart function after MI |
| Clopidogrel | Antiplatelet – prevents blood clots and heart attack |
| Aspirin (low-dose) | Antiplatelet – reduces risk of stroke and heart attack |
| Warfarin | Anticoagulant – prevents blood clots and embolism |
| Apixaban | DOAC – prevents stroke and blood clots |
| Rivaroxaban | DOAC – prevents clots in atrial fibrillation and DVT |
| Dabigatran | DOAC – anticoagulant alternative to warfarin |
| Digoxin | Cardiac glycoside – improves heart pumping in heart failure |
| Isosorbide mononitrate | Nitrate – prevents chest pain (angina) |
| Nitroglycerin | Nitrate – quick relief for chest pain |
| Amiodarone | Antiarrhythmic – treats irregular heartbeats |
| Sotalol | Beta blocker / antiarrhythmic – controls rhythm disorders |
| Hydralazine | Vasodilator – lowers BP by relaxing blood vessels |