Archive for the ‘Heart & Circulatory’ Category
Amolodipine Besylate (Generic Norvasc)
Atorvastatin (Generic Lipitor)
Simvastatin (Generic Zocor)
Simvastatin is used to lower levels of cholesterol and other fats in the blood. This may help prevent medical problems caused by cholesterol clogging the blood vessels. This medication belong to the group of medicines called 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors. They work by blocking an enzyme that is needed by the body to make cholesterol. Thus, less cholesterol is made.
Clopidogrel Bisulfate (Generic Plavix)
Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) is used to reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack.
Ezetimibe (Generic Zetia)
Zetia is used either alone or with other cholesterol lowering drugs (e.g., HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or statins), along with a cholesterol-lowering diet, to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Losartan Potassium (Generic Cozaar)
Cozaar ( Losartan Potassium ) is used to treat high blood pressure.
Propranolol (Generic Inderal)
Inderal (Propranolol) is used Used to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and heart attacks.