Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (to decrease the heart's workload and lower blood pressure), such as captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec) and lisinopril
(Prinivil, Zestil)
Angiotensin II (A-II) receptor blockers (to prevent blood vessels from constricting), such as losartan (Cozaar), irbesartan (Avapro) and valsartan
(Diovan)
Beta blockers (to reduce blood pressure, slow the heart rate and improve heart function), such as carvedilol (Coreg) and metoprolol
(Lopressor, Toprol)
Calcium-channel blockers (to relax the arteries, lower blood pressure and improve circulation), such as amlodipine
(Norvasc)
Diuretics or water pills (to rid the body of excess fluid), such as bumetanide (Bumex), chlorothiazide (Diuril), furosemide (Fumide, Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) or spironolactone
(Aldactone)
Digitalis preparations (to strengthen contractions of the heart muscle and slow heart rate), such as digoxin (Lanoxin, Digibind) and digitoxin
(Digitaline)
Nesiritide (Natrecor) (to minimize fluid retention) is given intravenously
Potassium (to help control heart rhythm)
Vasodilators (to open blood vessels), such as hydralazine (Apresoline), isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) and nitrates
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (to decrease the heart's workload and lower blood pressure), such as captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec) and lisinopril
(Prinivil, Zestil)
Anti-thrombin agents/blood thinners (to reduce blood clot risk), such as heparin (Calciparine, Liquaemin), which is injected, and warfarin
(Coumadin)
Anti-platelet drugs (to reduce blood clot risk), such as aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix) or ticlopidine
(Ticlid)
Beta blockers (to reduce blood pressure, slow the heart rate and improve heart function), such as carvedilol (Coreg) and metoprolol
(Lopressor, Toprol)
Calcium-channel blockers (to relax the arteries, lower blood pressure and improve circulation), such as amlodipine
(Norvasc)
Cholesterol-lowering drugs, such as cholestyramine (Questran), colestipol (Colestid), gemfibrozil (Lopid), lovastatin (Zocor) and niacin
Diuretics or water pills (to rid the body of excess fluid), such as bumetanide (Bumex), furosemide (Fumide, Lasix) or spironolactone
(Aldactone)
Glycoprotein IIb-IIIA inhibitors (to reduce blood clot risk), such as abciximab (ReoPro), eptifibatide (Integrelin) or tirofiban
(Aggrastat)
Nitrates, such as nitroglycerin (to improve blood flow to heart and reduce heart pain)
Statins (to lower cholesterol), such as pravastatin (Lipitor) and fluvastatin
(Prevachol)
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (to prevent blood sugar from rising too fast and high), such as acarbose (Precose) and miglitol
(Glyset)
Biguanides (to lower blood sugar), such as metformin (Glucophage)
D-phenylalanine derivatives (to help pancreas make more insulin more quickly), such as nateglinide
(Starlix)
Insulin (injections): rapid-acting - insulin lispro (Humalog) and insulin aspart (Novolog); short-acting - regular R insulin; intermediate-acting - NPH (N) or Lente (L) insulin; long-acting - Ultralente (U) insulin; very long-acting - insulin glargine (Lantus); and premixed - NPH and regular insulin mixture
Meglitinides (to help pancreas make more insulin after meals), such as repaglinide
(Prandin)
Sulfonylureas (to help pancreas produce more insulin and help body use insulin more efficiently), such as glimepiride (Amaryl) and glyburide
(DiaBeta, Micronase)
Thiazolidinediones (to make cells more sensitive to insulin), such as pioglitazone (Actos) and rosiglitazone
(Avandia)
Combination medication: Glucovance combines glyburide, metformin and hydrochloride
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (to decrease the heart's workload and lower blood pressure), such as captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec) and lisinopril
(Prinivil, Zestil)
Angiotensin II (A-II) receptor blockers (to prevent blood vessels from constricting), including losartan (Cozaar), irbesartan (Avapro) and valsartan
(Diovan)
Alpha blockers (to allow blood to pass more easily through blood vessels), such as prazosin (Minipress) and terazosin
(Hytrin)
Alpha-beta blockers (to slow the heart rate and allow blood to pass more easily through blood vessels), such as labetalol
(Normodyne)
Beta blockers (to reduce blood pressure, slow the heart rate and improve heart function), such as carvedilol (Coreg) and metoprolol
(Lopressor, Toprol)
Calcium-channel blockers (to relax the arteries, lower blood pressure and improve circulation), such as amlodipine
(Norvasc)
Diuretics or water pills (to rid the body of excess fluid), such as bumetanide (Bumex), furosemide (Fumide, Lasix) or spironolactone
(Aldactone)
Nervous system inhibitors (to widen and relax blood vessels), such as clonidine (Catapres), guanabenz (Wytensin), guanfacine (Tenex) and methyldopa
(Aldomet)
Vasodilators (to open blood vessels), such as hydralazine (Apresoline), isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) or nitrates
