What medications are recommended for treating heart failure in patients with chronic kidney disease?
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists/Blockers (ARBs), Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists/Blockers (Beta-blockers), Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists (MRAs), Digoxin, Diuretics, loop and loop-related, Ivabradine, and Sacubitril-Valsartan, and Hydralazine-Nitrate are recommended medications for treating heart failure in patients with chronic kidney disease. Studies have shown that these medications reduce mortality, improve quality of life, reduce hospitalization, and improve chronic heart failure. Adverse effects of these medications include bradycardia, arrhythmic events, progression to stage five kidney disease/unplanned dialysis, hypotension, and hyperkalaemia.