Generic Equivalents

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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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.

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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 heart attack and stroke.

Statins are well-tolerated, but have two rare but significant side effects:  liver and muscle injury.

Three statins are available in generic form.

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Intranasal Corticosteroids are used to treat allergic rhinitis.

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