Cardiomyopathy

Non-selective beta-blocker — used for anxiety somatic symptoms and migraine prevention.

Brands: Propranolol, Inderal (propranolol)

SA strengths: 10 mg tablet · 40 mg tablet · 80 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Anxiety/migraine: commonly 40–80 mg BD; asthma caution.

Blood pressure treatment — dizziness on standing may affect duties.

Brands: Amlodipine

SA strengths: 5 mg tablet · 10 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Blood pressure and heart failure drug — dry cough is a common side effect.

Brands: Enalapril

SA strengths: 5 mg tablet · 10 mg tablet · 20 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Angiotensin receptor blocker for hypertension.

Brands: Losartan

SA strengths: 50 mg tablet · 100 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Commonly 50 mg daily; may increase to 100 mg.

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor for hyperlipidaemia.

Brands: Atorvastatin

SA strengths: 10 mg tablet · 20 mg tablet · 40 mg tablet · 80 mg tablet

Typical dosing: 10–40 mg nocte per cardiovascular risk.

Reduces clot risk — bleeding precautions with surgery/injury.

Brands: Aspirin

SA strengths: 81 mg tablet · 300 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Blood thinner — bruising and bleeding risk; interacts with many drugs.

Brands: Warfarin

SA strengths: 1 mg tablet · 2 mg tablet · 5 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Blood thinner — bruising and bleeding risk; interacts with many drugs.

Brands: Xarelto (rivaroxaban)

SA strengths: 10 mg tablet · 15 mg tablet · 20 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Blood thinner — bruising and bleeding risk; interacts with many drugs.

Brands: Eliquis (apixaban)

SA strengths: 2.5 mg tablet · 5 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Prescribed rehabilitation for pain, injury, and mobility restoration.

Session formats: 30 min session · 45 min session · 60 min session

Typical plan: Usually 30–60 min sessions weekly to thrice weekly per referral.