Antihistamines

July 14th, 2008

Antihistamines are used to treat allergy symptoms.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Cetirizine (Zyrtec, Zyrtec-D*) Yes OTC
Desloratadine (Clarinex, Clarinex-D*) No
Fexofenadine (Allegra, Allegra-D*) No
Levocetirizine (Xyzal) No
Loratadine (Claritin, Claritin-D*) Yes OTC | Walmart | Target | Kroger

*Also contains Pseudoephedrine

Thiazolidinediones

May 16th, 2008

Thiazolidinediones are used to treat diabetes type 2.

Reccent studies indicate that Thiazolidinedione use may increase the risk of heart failureĀ and myocardial infarction.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Rosiglitazone (Avandia, Avandamet*, Avandaryl**) No
Pioglitazone (Actos, Actoplus Met*, Duetact**) No


*Includes metformin
**Includes glimepiride

Dopamine reuptake inhibitors are used to treat depression and for smoking cessation.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) No


Antiplatelet Agents

February 14th, 2008

Antiplatelet Agents are used to inhibit the function of platelets to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Aspirin Yes OTC
Clopidogrel (Plavix) No  
Dipyridamole (Persantine, Aggrenox*) Yes
Ticlopidine (Ticlid) Yes  

*Also contains aspirin

Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotics

February 14th, 2008

Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotics are used to treat insomnia.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Chloral hydrate (Aquachloral, Supprettes, Somnote) Yes
Eszopiclon (Lunesta) No  
Ramelteon (Rozerem) No
Zaleplon (Sonata) No  
Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR) No

Thyroid Hormone Replacements

February 14th, 2008

Thyroid Hormone Replacements are used to treat hypothyroidisim.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Levothyroxine
(Levothroid, Levoxyl,
Synthroid, Unithroid)
Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart
Liothyronine (Cytomel,
Triostat)
No  

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics

February 14th, 2008

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections such as pneumonia and urinary tract infections.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro,
Cipro XR)
Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | Meijer | Schnucks | Publix |
Levofloxacin
(Levaquin, Iquix, Quixin)
No  
Moxifloxacin (Avelox,
Vigamox)
No
Norfloxacin (Noroxin) No  
Ofloxacin (Floxin) Yes

Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors are used to treat depression.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) No
Venlafaxine (Effexor,
Effexor XR)
Yes  



2-Azetidinones (Cholesterol absorption inhibitors) are used to reduce cholesterol levels.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Ezetimibe (Zetia, Vytorin*) No
     

*Also contains simvastatin

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

February 14th, 2008

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists are used to treat asthma and allergies.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Montelukast (Singulair) No
Zafirlukast (Accolate) No  



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