Antiplatelet Agents

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



2-Azetidinones (Cholesterol absorption inhibitors)

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



Calcium Channel Blockers

02 7 2008

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 Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger   |  KMart

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



ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers)

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




ACE-Is (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors)

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.

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
Ramipril (Altace) No
Trandolapril (Mavik,
Tarka**)
Yes  
Quinapril (Accupril) Yes  

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