Best treatments for left ventricular dysfunction
11 products may treat left ventricular dysfunction, spanning FDA drug classes such as angiotensin 2 receptor blocker, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. The current highest-rated option is micardis. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 11 drugs we list for left ventricular dysfunction, 10 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as angiotensin 2 receptor blocker, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for left ventricular dysfunction — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for left ventricular dysfunction: 1. Micardis · 2. Atacand · 3. Avapro
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker | Generic | $16 | View → | |
| 3 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 4 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 5 | 70/100 | Prescription | Solution | Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 6 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker | Generic | $4 | View → | |
| 7 | 66/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Suspension | Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 10 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor | No data | — | View → |
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Full ranking · 11 treatments
micardis
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Micardis (Telmisartan) is an angiotensin 2 receptor blocker used to treat Diabetic Nephropathies, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Left Ventricular Dysfunction.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.15/30· 3 forms Save up to 78% in classatacand
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil) is an angiotensin 2 receptor blocker used to treat Diabetic Nephropathies, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Left Ventricular Dysfunction.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$14.66/30· 4 forms Save up to 94% in class
avapro
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Avapro (Irbesartan) is an angiotensin 2 receptor blocker used to treat Diabetic Nephropathies, Hypertension, Left Ventricular Dysfunction.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$2.45/30· 3 forms Save up to 70% in classbenicar
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Benicar (Olmesartan Medoxomil) is an angiotensin 2 receptor blocker used to treat Diabetic Nephropathies, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Left Ventricular Dysfunction.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.73/30· 3 forms Save up to 55% in classqbrelis
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Qbrelis (Lisinopril) is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor used to treat Diabetic Nephropathies, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Myocardial Infarction.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.43/30· 6 formsvalsartan
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Valsartan is an angiotensin 2 receptor blocker used to treat Diabetic Nephropathies, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Left Ventricular Dysfunction.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.00/30· 4 forms Save up to 72% in classFrequently asked
- What treats left ventricular dysfunction?
- Our catalog lists 11 products that may treat left ventricular dysfunction, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is micardis.
- What is the best-rated treatment for left ventricular dysfunction?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — micardis ranks highest among the products we list for left ventricular dysfunction. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat left ventricular dysfunction?
- Treatments for left ventricular dysfunction span FDA drug classes including angiotensin 2 receptor blocker, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.