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
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02
14
2008
2-Azetidinones (Cholesterol absorption inhibitors) are used to reduce cholesterol levels.
| Medication Name |
Generic Available |
Discount Programs |
| Ezetimibe (Zetia, Vytorin*) |
No |
|
| |
|
|
*Also contains simvastatin
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02
7
2008
Calcium Channel Blockers are used to treat hypertension and heart rhythm disturbances.
*Also contains Trandolapril
**Also contains Benazepril
***Also includes Atorvastatin
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02
7
2008
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 |
|
| Valsartan (Diovan, Diovan HCT*) |
No |
|
*Also contains hydrochlorothiazide
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02
7
2008
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.
*Also contains hydrochlorothiazide
** Also contains verapamil
*** Also contains felodipine
**** Also contains amlodipine
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