Beta Blockers are used to treat hypertension, heart failure, and heart rhythm disturbances. Beta blockers have been shown to be effective at reducing the risk of heart attack and reduces the risk of death in patients with heart failure.
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Long Acting Beta-2 Agonists are bronchodilators used to treat asthma and COPD.
| Medication Name |
Generic Available |
Discount Programs |
| Arformoterol (Brovana) |
No |
The Bronava patent expires in 2012
|
Formoterol (Foradil,
Perforomist, Symbicort*) |
No |
The Foradil patent expires in 2017 |
Salmeterol (Advair**,
Serevent) |
Yes |
|
*Also contains Budesonide
**Also contains Fluticasone
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Thyroid Hormone Replacements are used to treat hypothyroidisim.
Thyroid hormone increases the basal metabolic rate, protein synthesis, and sensitivity to catecholamines. Thyroid hormone is released primarily at T4 from the thyroid and converted in circulation to the more active T3. Levothyroixine is synthetic T4, and Liothyronine is synthetic T3.
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Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors are used to treat depression.
Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine at the level of the synapse. This class of antidepressant drugs are used to treat depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), neuropathic pain, and other conditions.
SNRIs increase the levels of the mood related neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine. In contrast, the more widely used SSRI antidepressants only increase serotonin levels.
| Medication Name |
Generic Available |
Discount Programs |
| Duloxetine (Cymbalta) |
No |
Patent expires in 2013 |
Venlafaxine (Effexor,
Effexor XR) |
Yes |
|
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Bisphosphonates are used to treat and prevent osteoporosis.
Bisphosphonates inhibit the breakdown of bone by osteoclasts by encouraging osteoclast apoptosis. The inhibition of osteoclasts shifts the balance of bone creation and breakdown to promote formation of new bone.
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