Tag Archive: Heart Failure

Micardis

">Generic Name: telmisartan (TEL mi SAR tan)Brand Names: MicardisWhat is Micardis?Micardis is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by decreasing certain chemicals in the body that cause blood vessels to constrict and sodium and fluid to be stored by the kidneys.Micardis ...

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Zyprexa

">Generic Name: olanzapine (oh LANZ a peen)Brand Names: Zyprexa, Zyprexa ZydisWhat is Zyprexa?Zyprexa is an atypical antipsychotic medication. Exactly how it works is not known. It is thought to work by changing the actions of certain chemicals in the brain.Zyprexa is used to treat the symptoms of ...

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