What medicine should heart failure patients take for colds?
Recently, with the changes in temperature and the arrival of the influenza season, how to safely take medicine for colds in heart failure patients has become a hot topic. Because heart failure patients have impaired cardiac function, they need to be extra cautious when taking medications to avoid increasing the burden on the heart or causing drug interactions. The following is a detailed analysis and suggestions for cold medication for patients with heart failure.
1. Precautions for cold medication in patients with heart failure
1.Avoid medications containing pseudoephedrine:Pseudoephedrine may cause an increase in blood pressure and heart rate, increasing the burden on the heart. 2.Use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with caution:Such as ibuprofen, aspirin, etc., may cause water and sodium retention and aggravate heart failure. 3.Give priority to mild Chinese patent medicines:Such as Isatis root, Lianhua Qingwen, etc., but you need to consult a doctor. 4.Drink more water and rest more:During a cold, get enough rest and avoid strenuous activities.
2. List of recommended cold drugs for patients with heart failure
| drug type | Recommended medicine | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| antipyretic analgesics | Acetaminophen (paracetamol) | Avoid overdose, no more than 4g per day |
| Chinese patent medicine | Isatis granules, Lianhua Qingwen capsules | It is necessary to confirm that there is no history of drug allergy |
| cough medicine | Dextromethorphan | Avoid combination products containing codeine |
| antihistamines | Loratadine | Use diphenhydramine with caution (may cause increased heart rate) |
3. Contraindicated drugs for colds in patients with heart failure
| Drug name | Risk statement |
|---|---|
| Pseudoephedrine (Russin Contac) | May increase blood pressure and increase heart load |
| Ibuprofen, naproxen | May cause water and sodium retention and induce aggravation of heart failure |
| Cough medicine containing codeine | May inhibit breathing and aggravate hypoxia |
4. Adjunctive care suggestions for patients with heart failure and colds
1.Monitor for symptoms:Measure blood pressure and heart rate every day and observe whether shortness of breath worsens or lower limb edema occurs. 2.Diet modification:Eat a low-salt diet and avoid excessive drinking of water (daily fluid intake should not exceed 1.5-2L). 3.Seek medical attention promptly:If symptoms such as persistent high fever, difficulty breathing, and chest pain occur, you need to seek medical attention immediately.
5. Recent hot topics
1."Association between influenza and acute exacerbations of heart failure": Research shows that viral infection is a common cause of acute attacks of heart failure. 2."Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine to Treat Heart Failure Complicated with Colds": Some traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions (such as Shengmai Yin) may help improve symptoms. 3.“The Importance of Vaccination”: Heart failure patients are recommended to receive annual influenza and pneumonia vaccines.
Summarize:Heart failure patients must adhere to the principle of "safety first" when taking cold medicines, give priority to drugs that have little impact on the heart, and closely monitor their physical condition. If in doubt, always consult a cardiovascular specialist or pharmacist.
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