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		<title>Beta Blockers (Systemic)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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.



Medication Name
Generic Available
Discount Programs


Acebutolol (Sectral)
Yes



Atenolol (Tenormin)
Yes
Walmart &#124;  Target &#124;  Kroger &#124; KMart


Carvedilol (Coreg)
Yes
Walmart &#124;  Target &#124; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Long Acting Beta-2 Agonists</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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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		<title>Thyroid Hormone Replacements</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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.




Medication Name
Generic Available
Discount Programs


Levothyroxine
(Levothroid, Levoxyl,
Synthroid, Unithroid)
Yes
 Walmart &#124; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bisphosphonates</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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.




Medication Name
Generic Available
Discount Programs


Alendronate (Fosamax)
Yes
Walmart &#124; Giant Eagle &#124; Kroger &#124; Giant Foods


Ibandronate (Boniva)
No
The Boniva patent expires in 2012


Risedronate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Calcium Channel Blockers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Calcium Channel Blockers are used to treat hypertension and heart rhythm disturbances.
Calcium channel blockers inhibit the voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs) of cardiac and vascular smooth muscle.  This reduces cardiac contractility and vascular smooth muscle tone.  These two actions result in a decreased blood pressure.




Medication Name
Generic Available
Discount Programs


Amlodipine  (Norvasc,
Lotrel**, Caduet**)
Yes




Diltiazem (Cardizem,
Tiazac)
Yes
Walmart &#124; Target &#124; Kroger &#124; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Inhaled Corticosteroids</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Inhaled Corticosteroids are used to treat asthma and COPD.



Medication Name
Generic Available
Discount Programs


Beclomethasone (Qvar, Vanceril)
Yes



Budesonide (Pulmicort, Symbicort**)
No
The Pulmicort patent expires in 2019


Ciclesonide (Alvesco)
No
The Alvesco patent expires in 2013


Flunisolide (Aerospan HFA, Aerobid)
Yes
 


Fluticasone Propionate
(Advair*, Flovent)
No
The Flovent patent expires in 2011


Mometasone Furoate  (Asmanex)
No 
 The Asmanex patent expires in 2014


Triamcinolone  (Azmacort)
Yes





* Also contains Salmeterol** Also contains Formoterol
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		<title>Short Acting Beta-2 Agonists</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Short Acting Beta-2 Agonists are bronchodilators used to treat asthma and COPD. 



Medication Name
Generic Available
Discount Programs


Albuterol (Ventolin,
Proventil, Combivent*,
Duoneb*)
Yes
Walmart &#124;  Target &#124;  Kroger 


Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
No
The Xopenex patent expires in 2010


Metaproterenol (Alupent)
Yes




Pirbuterol (Maxair)
No
 



*Also contains Ipratropium Bromide
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		<title>Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotics are used to treat insomnia.



Medication  Name
Generic Available
Discount Programs


Chloral hydrate (Aquachloral, Supprettes, Somnote)
Yes




Eszopiclon (Lunesta)
No
The Lunesta patent expires in 2012


Ramelteon (Rozerem)
No
The Rozerem patent expires in 2017


Zaleplon (Sonata)
Yes



Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)
Yes





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		<title>Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections such as pneumonia and urinary tract infections.
Fluoroquinolones are bactericidal drugs that inhibit DNA replication by blocking the action of bacterial DNA gyrase (topoisomerase IV).  Fluroquinolones have a broad spectrum of action against a variety of bacterial pathogens including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphlococcus aureus, and others.



Medication [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ACE-Is (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ACE-Is (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors) are used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure.  ACE-Is have been shown to reduce the risk of death in patients with CHF.



Medication Name
Generic Available
Discount Programs


Benazepril (Lotensin,
Lotensin HCT*,
Lotrel****)
Yes
Walmart &#124;  Target &#124;  Kroger &#124; KMart


Captopril (Capoten,
Capozide*)
Yes
Walmart &#124;  Target &#124;  Kroger &#124; KMart


Enalapril (Vasotec,
Lexxel***)
Yes
Walmart &#124; Target &#124; Kroger &#124; KMart


Fosinopril (Monopril)
Yes
 


Lisonopril [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SSRIs (Selecive Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[SSRIs (Selecive Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors used to treat depression, anxiety , and other disorders. 
SSRIs increase serotonin levels by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin into the presynaptic cell.  This increases the serotonin available to bind to the postsynaptic serotonin receptor.



Medication Name
Generic Available
Discount Programs


Citalopram (Celexa)
Yes
Walmart &#124;  Target &#124;  Kroger [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dopamine-Reuptake Inhibitors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dopamine reuptake inhibitors are used to treat depression and for smoking cessation.  Bupropion is the only member of this class marketed in the USA.

Bupropion is an atypical antidepressant that inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine.  Bupropion is also a nicotinic antagonist.




Medication Name
Generic Available
Discount Programs


Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)
No
Patent expires in 2013





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		<title>Antihistamines</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Antihistamines are used to treat allergy symptoms.
Antihistamines (histamine antagonist) block the action of histamine at the H1 and H2 histamine receptors.  Antihistamines that primarily block the H1 receptor are used to treat allergies.
Allergens interact with immune cells to cause the release of histamine, which binds to the H1 receptor on other cells to produce the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thiazolidinediones</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thiazolidinediones are used to treat diabetes type 2.
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) bind to the PPAR gamma (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors gamma) receptor.  When the PPAR gamma is bound by a TZD, transcription of several genes is activated.  PPAR Gamma activation leads to decreased insulin resistance, modified adipocyte differentiation, decreased leptin levels, and angiogenesis is inhibited.

Recent studies indicate that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2-Azetidinones (Cholesterol absorption inhibitors)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[2-Azetidinones (Cholesterol absorption inhibitors) are used to reduce cholesterol levels.  Ezetimibe is the only 2-Azetidinone on the market.

Ezetimibe is a cholesterol lowering medication that acts by decreasing cholesterol absorption in the small intestine. Ezetimibe binds to the Niemann-Pick C1-Like 1 (NPC1L1) protein on intestinal epithelial cells and hepatocytes, preventing the absorption of dietary cholesterol.  This [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Antiplatelet Agents</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Antiplatelet agents are a class of pharmaceuticals that decreases platelet aggregation and inhibit thrombus (clot) formation.  Antiplatelet agents are used for the primary and secondary prevention of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disease.
Antiplatelet agents decrease platelet aggregation by different methods -

Aspirin inhibits the COX enzymes, causing decreased production of TXA2
Dipyridamole (an Aggrenox component) inhibits platelet phosphodiesterase, which [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Statins (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins) are a class of drugs that lower cholesterol levels by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in the liver and other tissues.  Statins also increase the production of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors, causing lower serum LDL levels.
Statins are effective at lowering LDL cholesterol levels by as much as 60%.
Statins also reduce the risk of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) reduce stomach acid production and are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, esophagitis, and other conditions. 
Proton pump inhibitors irreversibly inhibit the function of the gastric proton pumps (H+/K+ ATPase) on gastric parietal cells.   This inhibition reduces gastric acidity by up to 99%, and allows healing of ulcers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists are used to treat asthma and allergies.
No generic Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists are available.
The patent for Zafirlukast (Accolate) expires in 2011, and the patent for Montelukast (Singulair) expires in 2012.
Leukotriene antagonists block the inflammatory cascade by inhibiting the action of cysteinyl leukotrienes at CysLT1 receptors in bronchial smooth muscle and other tissues.
The action [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) inhibit the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system at the level of the Angiotensin II AT1-receptor.  ARBs are used to treat high blood pressure, diabetic nephropathy, and congestive heart failure.
No generic ARBs are approved at this time.
In 2010, the patents for Eprosartan, Irbesartan, and Losartan will expire.





Medication Name
Generic Available
Discount Programs


Candesartan  (Atacand, Atacand HCT*)
No
The Atacand [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Intranasal Corticosteroids</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Intranasal Corticosteroids are used to treat allergic rhinitis.


Medication Name
Generic Available
Discount Programs


Beclomethasone (Beconase, Beconase-AQ)
No
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Budesonide (Rhinocort Aqua)
No
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Ciclesonide (Omnaris)
No
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Flunisolide (Nasalide)
Yes
        


Fluticasone Furoate (Veramyst)
Yes
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Fluticasone propionate
(Flonase)
Yes           
          


Mometasone Furoate (Nasonex)
No




Triamcinolone (Nasacort, Nasacort AQ)
No




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