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2.5 Heart Failure
Last edited: 31-01-2024
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2.5 Heart Failure
Secondary Care to maintain responsibility for monitoring amber specialist initiated drugs in the cardiovascular section of the Paediatric formulary. A clear management plan detailed in the clinic letter is required to support primary care prescribing. GP Practices should ensure a plan is in place before taking over prescribing responsibility
Aldosterone Antagonists
Spironolactone (TLS Amber specialist initiated)
Potassium canrenoate (intravenous)
Phosphodiesterase type-3 Inhibitors
Enoximone (TLS Red)
Milrinone (TLS Red)
Calcium Sensitiser
Levosimendan (TLS Red)
Inotropes
Dobutamine (TLS Red)
Dopamine (TLS Red)
Metaraminol (TLS Red)
Milrinone (TLS Red)
Noradrenaline (TLS Red)
Adrenaline (TLS Red)
Diuretics
Loop Diuretics
Furosemide (TLS Amber specialist initiated)
- For liquid use 50mg/5mL strength liquid
Alternative:
Bumetanide (TLS Red)