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Calcium Channel Blockers

May 22nd, 2009
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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 | Target | Kroger | KMart
Isradipine (Dynacirc) Yes
Nicardipine (Cardene) Yes KMart
Nifedipine (Adalat) Yes
Nisoldipine (Sular) Yes
Verapamil (Isoptin,
Tarka*, Covera-HS,
Verelan PM)		 Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart

*Also contains Trandolapril
**Also contains Benazepril
***Also includes Atorvastatin

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ACE-Is (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors)

May 21st, 2009
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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 | Target | Kroger | KMart
Fosinopril (Monopril) Yes
Lisonopril (Prinivil,
Zesteril, Prinzide*,
Zestoretic*)		 Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart
Moexipril (Univasc) Yes
Perindopril (Aceon) No The Aceon patent expires in 2009
Ramipril (Altace) No The Altace patent expires in 2012
Trandolapril (Mavik,
Tarka**)		 Yes
Quinapril (Accupril) Yes

*Also contains hydrochlorothiazide
** Also contains verapamil
*** Also contains felodipine
**** Also contains amlodipine

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ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers)

May 10th, 2009
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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 patent expires in 2012
Eprosartan  (Teveten) No The Teveten patent expires in 2010
Irbesartan (Avapro, Avalide*) No The Avapro patent expires in 2010
Losartan (Cozaar, Hyzaar*) No The Cozaar patent expires in 2010
Olmesartan  (Benicar, Benicar HCT*) No The Benicar patent expires in 2016
Telmisartan (Micardis, Miacardis HCT*) No The Micardis patent expires in 2014
Valsartan (Diovan, Diovan HCT*) No The Diovan patent expires in 2012

*Also contains hydrochlorothiazide


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