Heart Failure
Information on UK heart failure treatments including ACE inhibitors, beta blockers and SGLT2 inhibitors. Compare online pharmacy repeat prescriptions.
Heart Failure treatments
Compare treatments and medications for Heart Failure. Find licensed online clinics that deliver medicines safely after an online consultation.
Available treatments
Compare 14 treatments for Heart Failure, with prices from £19 at licensed online providers.
| Medicine | From | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Amias | £34 | 3 options |
| Bendroflumethiazide | £21 | 4 options |
| Bisoprolol | £21 | 2 options |
| Candesartan | £24 | 8 options |
| Co-Diovan | £48 | 3 options |
| Enalapril | £45 | 4 options |
| Furosemide | £29 | 3 options |
| Lisinopril | £22 | 4 options |
| Omacor | £35 | 1 option |
| Perindopril | £19 | 2 options |
| Ramipril | £19 | 4 options |
| Torasemide | £30 | 2 options |
| Valsartan | £34 | 3 options |
| Zestril | £37 | 3 options |
Understanding Heart Failure — Your GP's Guide
Heart failure is a long-term condition where the heart cannot pump blood around the body as well as it should. It causes breathlessness, swollen ankles and tiredness, and is usually managed with medication and lifestyle changes.
Heart Failure Treatment Guide
Managing Your Heart Failure: A Doctor's Perspective on Medications and Care
What is heart failure?
Heart failure does not mean the heart has stopped. It means it is weakened, often after a heart attack, or due to high blood pressure, valve disease or heart muscle conditions.
When to seek medical advice
See a GP for persistent breathlessness, swelling or fatigue. Seek urgent help for sudden breathlessness, chest pain or severe swelling.
Available treatments
Key medicines include ACE inhibitors or ARBs, beta blockers, MRAs (spironolactone, eplerenone), SGLT2 inhibitors and diuretics. Some patients benefit from devices such as pacemakers or ICDs.
What to expect
Modern treatment greatly improves symptoms and survival. Medicines are usually titrated gradually to maximum tolerated doses.
Self-care
Weigh daily and report sudden gains, limit salt, follow fluid advice, take medicines as prescribed, stay active within your limits and have annual flu and pneumonia jabs.