Generic Equivalents » Renal

ACE-Is (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors)

admin — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:08:29 +0000

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

ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers)

admin — Sun, 10 May 2009 21:11:15 +0000

Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) inhibit the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system at the level of the Angiotensin II AT1-receptor. ARBs are used to treat high blood pressure, diabetic nephropathy, and congestive heart failure.

No generic ARBs are approved at this time.

In 2010, the patents for Eprosartan, Irbesartan, and Losartan will expire.

Medication Name	Generic Available	Discount Programs
Candesartan (Atacand, Atacand HCT*)	No	The Atacand patent expires in 2012
Eprosartan (Teveten)	No	The Teveten patent expires in 2010
Irbesartan (Avapro, Avalide*)	No	The Avapro patent expires in 2010
Losartan (Cozaar, Hyzaar*)	No	The Cozaar patent expires in 2010
Olmesartan (Benicar, Benicar HCT*)	No	The Benicar patent expires in 2016
Telmisartan (Micardis, Miacardis HCT*)	No	The Micardis patent expires in 2014
Valsartan (Diovan, Diovan HCT*)	No	The Diovan patent expires in 2012

*Also contains hydrochlorothiazide