Generic Equivalents » Statin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com Find generic equivalents for your brand name medications Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:39:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Calcium Channel Blockers http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/calcium-channel-blockers/ http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/calcium-channel-blockers/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 23:17:08 +0000 admin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/calcium-channel-blockers/ 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

]]> http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/calcium-channel-blockers/feed/ 0 2-Azetidinones (Cholesterol absorption inhibitors) http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/2-azetidinones-cholesterol-absorption-inhibitors/ http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/2-azetidinones-cholesterol-absorption-inhibitors/#comments Fri, 15 May 2009 00:28:22 +0000 admin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/2-azetidinones-cholesterol-absorption-inhibitors/ 2-Azetidinones (Cholesterol absorption inhibitors) are used to reduce cholesterol levels.  Ezetimibe is the only 2-Azetidinone on the market.

Ezetimibe is a cholesterol lowering medication that acts by decreasing cholesterol absorption in the small intestine. Ezetimibe binds to the Niemann-Pick C1-Like 1 (NPC1L1) protein on intestinal epithelial cells and hepatocytes, preventing the absorption of dietary cholesterol.  This leads to lower serum cholesterol levels.

Because Ezetimibe works in a way very different than statins. Combining ezetimibe and a statin can result in even lower cholesterol levels than each drug could acheive if taken alone.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Ezetimibe (Zetia, Vytorin*) No Patent expires in 2014

*Also contains simvastatin

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Statins are effective at lowering LDL cholesterol levels by as much as 60%.

Statins also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Statins are well-tolerated, but have two rare but significant side effects:  liver and muscle injury.

Three statins are available in generic form.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) No The Lipitor patent expires in 2011
Fluvastatin (Lescol) No The Lescol patent expires in 2012
Lovastatin (Mevacor) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger
Pravastatin (Pravachol) Yes Walmart | Target
Rosuvastatin (Crestor) No The Crestor patent expires in 2016
Simvastatin (Zocor) Yes KMart

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