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Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotics

May 21st, 2009

Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotics are used to treat insomnia.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Chloral hydrate (Aquachloral, Supprettes, Somnote) Yes
Eszopiclon (Lunesta) No The Lunesta patent expires in 2012
Ramelteon (Rozerem) No The Rozerem patent expires in 2017
Zaleplon (Sonata) Yes
Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR) Yes

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Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics

May 21st, 2009

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections such as pneumonia and urinary tract infections.

Fluoroquinolones are bactericidal drugs that inhibit DNA replication by blocking the action of bacterial DNA gyrase (topoisomerase IV).  Fluroquinolones have a broad spectrum of action against a variety of bacterial pathogens including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphlococcus aureus, and others.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro,
Cipro XR)
Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | Meijer | Schnucks | Publix |
Levofloxacin
(Levaquin, Iquix, Quixin)
No Patent expires in 2011
Moxifloxacin (Avelox,
Vigamox)
No Patent expires in 2011
Norfloxacin (Noroxin) Yes
Ofloxacin (Floxin) Yes

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ACE-Is (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors)

May 21st, 2009

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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SSRIs (Selecive Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)

May 21st, 2009

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.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Citalopram (Celexa) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart
Escitalopram (Lexapro) No The Lexapro patent expires in 2012
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Serafem) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart
Fluvoxamine (Luvox) Yes
Paroxetine (Paxil) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger
Paroxetine Extended
Release (Paxil-CR )
No
The Paxil CR patent expires in 2015
Paroxetine Mesylate
(Pexeva)
No The Pexeva patent expires in 2017
Sertraline (Zoloft) Yes


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Dopamine-Reuptake Inhibitors

May 21st, 2009

Dopamine reuptake inhibitors are used to treat depression and for smoking cessation.  Bupropion is the only member of this class marketed in the USA.

Bupropion is an atypical antidepressant that inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine.  Bupropion is also a nicotinic antagonist.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) No Patent expires in 2013


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