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


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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

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