All over the world heart diseases has increased at an alarming rate, and doctors have heart medicine which they prescribe to patients with heart conditions. Here are some heart medicines that are prescribed by doctors if you are suffering from any heart conditions.

Statins – lower LDL cholesterol

Statins were first used in 1987 and today seven different medication have originated from statins which doctors can choose from. Statins lower LDL cholesterol level by about 20% to 60% and reduce inflammation. Most people who may have had a stroke or heart attack, stents, diabetes, or bypass surgery should be on statins medications.

Asprin – prevent blood clots

In 1960 aspirin was found to contain cardiovascular benefits. Aspirin contains anti-platelet and anti-clotting which keep arteries open. A dosage of 81 mg a day is considered a standard dosage. Aspirin benefits are well-known to people with heart diseases and not necessarily beneficial to people who have risk factors.

Clopidogrel – prevent blood clots

Clopidogrel uses the same mechanisms as aspirin but considered superior to aspirin, because of its effectiveness in inhibiting platelet clumping. For some patients, doctors may way between the risk and benefits of this drug for a patient who has a potential risk of increasing breeding. However, patients with stents are mostly recommended to use clopidogrel and aspirin in combination to prevent clotting. 

Warfarin – prevent blood clots

Warfarin is an anticoagulant drug – or blood thinner. This drug is stronger than clopidogrel and aspirin as an anti-clotting agent.

Warfarin is used to prevent clot formation for people suffering from atrial fibrillation, those with blood clots in veins located in the leg, and those who have artificial heart valves. Warfarin requires close doctor monitoring because of its interaction’s with diet and other medication.

Beta-blockers

Used to treat heart failure and heart attack. Beta-blockers works by blocking adrenaline effects which are as a result of stressful situations. Normally prescribed to patients with heart attack, angina, abnormal heart, and congestive heart failure.

Doctors usually adjust the dosage in order to achieve the desired response while monitoring dizziness, and liver and kidney problems.