Antiplatelet Agents

02 14 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

02 14 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

02 14 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

02 14 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

02 14 2008

Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors are used to treat depression.

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