Drugs that are commonly used in heart disease

Links to heart drugs (22) Statin Drugs (15)

New Problems With Plavix Effects

It now appears that Plavix (clopidogrel) may not be as effective in patients taking proton-pump-inhibitors, PPI drugs, or in patients with a common genetic variant.

The Strange History of Amiodarone

Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), the most effective and most toxic antiarrhythmic drug, has a unique very strange history.

Amiodarone Lung Toxicity

The most feared side effect of amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone) is pulmonary, or lung toxicity, which can be difficult to diagnose and treat, and which can be fatal.

Heart Disease In the News

Does Vioxx cause heart attacks?

Ximelagatran Washes Out

Liver toxicity sinks coumadin substitue ximelagatran

ACE inhibitors for heart failure

ACE inhibitors should be used in most patients with heart failure

Should calcium blockers be avoided in hypertension?

Calcium blockers may not be the best agents for treating high blood pressure for many.

Is digoxin dangerous for women?

In some women, using digoxin may be dangerous.

Beta blockers in heart failure

Contrary to what most doctors were taught in medical school, beta blockers are good in heart failure, and ought to be prescribed.

The strange life of amiodarone

Amiodarone is the most powerful antiarrhythmic drug, but may be the most toxic

Cocaine and the heart

Cocaine can damage the heart irreversibly after even one use.