Heart failure
A chronic condition where the heart cannot pump blood as efficiently as required.
Bisoprolol
Bisoprolol
5/10mg
Bisoprolol 5mg and 10mg tablets: a once-daily beta blocker that lowers high blood pressure and is also used in heart failure, in packs of 30 to 360.
Candesartan
Candesartan cilexetil
4/8/16mg
Candesartan cilexetil 4mg, 8mg and 16mg tablets for high blood pressure and heart failure — an angiotensin II receptor blocker, in packs from 10 to 360 tablets.
Eplerenone
Eplerenone
25/50mg
Eplerenone tablets in 25mg and 50mg strengths for high blood pressure and for heart failure after a heart attack, taken once or twice daily, in packs of 30 to 180.
Lisinopril
Lisinopril
5/10mg
Lisinopril tablets in 5mg and 10mg strengths, an ACE inhibitor taken once a day for high blood pressure and, alongside other medicines, for heart failure.
Sources
- Heart failure - causes, symptoms and treatments - BHF — British Heart Foundation
- Heart failure - symptoms, causes and treatments - Healthdirect — Healthdirect Australia
What causes heart failure?
Two of the most common causes of heart failure are a heart attack and cardiomyopathy. A heart attack can cause long term damage to your heart, affecting how well it can pump blood. Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle and can be inherited or caused by infections or pregnancy.
What medicines are used for heart failure?
For heart failure, these medicines can be ordered online here. Lisinopril is sold here as generic Zestril and lisinopril tablets. Metoprolol is sold here as generic Toprol and generic Toprol XL. Bisoprolol tablets are sold here. Candesartan tablets are sold here. More are listed on this page. Each one has its own product page with its strengths and pack sizes.
Can I buy medicine for heart failure online in Hong Kong?
Medicines for heart failure can be ordered online here with delivery to Hong Kong, for example generic Aldactone, generic Coreg and generic Coversyl. To order, choose the strength and pack size on the product page, add it to the cart and pay on the secure payment page by Visa, Mastercard or American Express, or by Bitcoin or Ethereum. Tracked courier delivery to Hong Kong takes 5 to 9 business days, and standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days without tracking. Every order ships in plain, unbranded packaging.
What are the symptoms of heart failure?
Heart failure commonly causes breathlessness, tiredness and swollen legs. Breathlessness may make physical activity difficult. Other common signs include weakness or fatigue, heart palpitations, and swelling in the legs, ankles and feet caused by fluid retention.
What are the brand names of medicines for heart failure?
Prinivil is a brand name of lisinopril. Lopressor, Seloken, Betaloc and Metohexal are brand names of metoprolol. Zebeta, Bisocor, Cardicor and Concor are brand names of bisoprolol. The medicines listed here are generics, not the original brands.
Is heart failure reversible?
Heart failure is not reversible, but treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. There are also things you can do to help you live longer and enjoy a better quality of life.
What is the price of medicines for heart failure in Hong Kong?
Each medicine for heart failure has its own product page with the price per tablet for every strength and pack size, in Hong Kong dollars, US dollars or another currency you pick from the currency menu. The cards on this page show the starting price per tablet of each product.
How can heart failure be prevented?
Not all causes of heart failure can be prevented, but early treatment of some potential causes can delay or prevent it. Lifestyle measures that can help include not smoking, limiting alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, staying physically active and eating a healthy diet.
Which medicine classes are used for heart failure?
Heart failure is treated with several medicines that can be given together. These include ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers or an angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor, beta blockers, aldosterone antagonists and SGLT2 inhibitors. Diuretics can also be used to help reduce fluid build up.