Beta Blockers are used to treat hypertension, heart failure, and heart rhythm disturbances. Beta blockers have been shown to be effective at reducing the risk of heart attack and reduces the risk of death in patients with heart failure.
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Thyroid Hormone Replacements are used to treat hypothyroidisim.
Thyroid hormone increases the basal metabolic rate, protein synthesis, and sensitivity to catecholamines. Thyroid hormone is released primarily at T4 from the thyroid and converted in circulation to the more active T3. Levothyroixine is synthetic T4, and Liothyronine is synthetic T3.
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Bisphosphonates are used to treat and prevent osteoporosis.
Bisphosphonates inhibit the breakdown of bone by osteoclasts by encouraging osteoclast apoptosis. The inhibition of osteoclasts shifts the balance of bone creation and breakdown to promote formation of new bone.
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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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