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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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