http://equiv.genericmedlist.com Find generic equivalents for your medications Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:52:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/antihistamines/ Thiazolidinediones are used to treat diabetes type 2. Reccent studies indicate that Thiazolidinedione use may increase the risk of heart failure and myocardial infarction. Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs Rosiglitazone (Avandia, Avandamet*, Avandaryl**) No Pioglitazone (Actos, Actoplus Met*, Duetact**) No *Includes metformin**Includes glimepiride http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/thiazolidinediones/ Dopamine reuptake inhibitors are used to treat depression and for smoking cessation. Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) No http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/dopamine-reuptake-inhibitors/ 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 http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/antiplatelet-agents/ 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 http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/nonbenzodiazepine-hypnotics/ 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   http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/thyroid-hormone-replacement/ 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 http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/fluoroquinolone-antibiotics/ Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors are used to treat depression. Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs Duloxetine (Cymbalta) No Venlafaxine (Effexor, Effexor XR) Yes   http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/serotonin-and-norepinephrine-reuptake-inhibitors/ 2-Azetidinones (Cholesterol absorption inhibitors) are used to reduce cholesterol levels. Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs Ezetimibe (Zetia, Vytorin*) No       *Also contains simvastatin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/2-azetidinones-cholesterol-absorption-inhibitors/ Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists are used to treat asthma and allergies. Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs Montelukast (Singulair) No Zafirlukast (Accolate) No   http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/leukotriene-receptor-antagonists-3/ Bisphosphonates are used to treat and prevent osteoporosis. Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs Alendronate (Fosamax) No Ibandronate (Boniva) No   Risedronate (Actonel) No http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/bisphosphonates/ Calcium Channel Blockers are used to treat hypertension and heart rhythm disturbances. Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs Amlodipine  (Norvasc, Lotrel**, Caduet**) Yes Diltiazem  (Cardizem, Tiazac) Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger   |  KMart Isradipine (Dynacirc) Yes Nicardipine (Cardene) Yes KMart Nifedipine (Adalat) Yes Nisoldipine (Sular) No   Verapamil  (Isoptin, Tarka*, Covera-HS, Verelan PM) Yes ... http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/calcium-channel-blockers/ ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers) are used to treat hypertension and heart failure. Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs Candesartan  (Atacand, Atacand HCT*) No Eprosartan  (Teveten) No Irbesartan (Avapro, Avalide*) No Losartan (Cozaar, Hyzaar*) No Olmesartan  (Benicar, Benicar HCT*) No Telmisartan (Micardis, Miacardis HCT*) No ... http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/ace-is-angiotensin-converting-enzyme-inhibitors-2/ 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 |  Target  |  Kroger   |  KMart Captopril (Capoten, Capozide*) Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger   |  KMart Enalapril (Vasotec, Lexxel***) Yes Walmart | ... http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/ace-is-angiotensin-converting-enzyme-inhibitors/ 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 | Target | Kroger Levalbuterol (Xopenex) No   Metaproterenol (Alupent) No Pirbuterol (Maxair) No *Also contains Ipratropium Bromide http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/short-acting-beta-2-agonists/ Long Acting Beta-2 Agonists are bronchodilators used to treat asthma and COPD. Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs Arformoterol (Brovana) No Formoterol (Foradil, Perforomist, Symbicort*) No   Salmeterol (Advair**, Serevent) No *Also contains Budesonide **Also contains Fluticasone http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/long-acting-beta-2-agonists/ Inhaled Corticosteroids are used to treat asthma and COPD. Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs Beclomethasone (Qvar, Vanceril) No   Budesonide (Pulmicort, Symbicort**) No   Ciclesonide (Alvesco) No   Flunisolide (Aerospan HFA, Aerobid) No Fluticasone Propionate (Advair*, Flovent) No   Mometasone Furoate  (Asmanex) No ... http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/inhaled-corticosteroids/ Intranasal Corticosteroids are used to treat allergic rhinitis. Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs Beclomethasone (Beconase, Beconase-AQ) No   Budesonide (Rhinocort Aqua) No   Ciclesonide (Omnaris) No   Flunisolide (Nasalide) Yes Fluticasone Furoate (Veramyst) Yes   Fluticasone propionate (Flonase) Yes Mometasone Furoate ... http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/intranasal-corticosteroids/ PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) reduce stomach acid production and are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, esophagitis, and other conditions.  Omeprazole is available over the counter as Prilosec OTC.   Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs Esomeprazole (Nexium) No   Lansoprazole (Prevacid) No   Omeprazole (Prilosec) Yes OTC Pantoprazole (Protonix) No   Rabeprazole (Aciphex) No   http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/ppis-proton-pump-inhibitors/ SSRIs (Selecive Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) SSRIs are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors used to treat depression, anxiety , and other disorders. Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs Citalopram (Celexa) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart Escitalopram (Lexapro) No   Fluoxetine (Prozac, Serafem) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | ... http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/ssris-selecive-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors/ 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 |  Target  |  Kroger   ... http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/beta-blockers-systemic/ Statins, also known as HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, are cholesterol lowering medications that have been demonstrated to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.   Three statins are available in generic form. Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs Atorvastatin (Lipitor) No   Fluvastatin (Lescol) No   Lovastatin (Mevacor) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger Pravastatin (Pravachol) Yes Walmart | Target Rosuvastatin (Crestor) No   Simvastatin ... http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/statins-hmg-coa-reductase-inhibitors/