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.
*Also contains Trandolapril
**Also contains Benazepril
***Also includes Atorvastatin
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Inhaled Corticosteroids are used to treat asthma and COPD.
* Also contains Salmeterol
** Also contains Formoterol
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Short Acting Beta-2 Agonists are bronchodilators used to treat asthma and COPD.
*Also contains Ipratropium Bromide
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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.
*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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