Drugs to be avoided in heart failure patients
| 1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) |
| 2. Class I antiarrhythmic drugs |
| 3. Calcium antagonists (verapamil, diltiazem, first generation dihydropyridine derivatives) |
| 4. Tricyclic antidepressants |
| 5. Corticosteroids |
| 6. Lithium |
| 7. Illicit drugs (for example, cocaine, amphetamines) |