Pamabrom Alternatives Compared
Pamabrom | Furosemide | Lasix |
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Pamabrom | Furosemide | Lasix (furosemide) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Edema, Abdominal Distension, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Premenstrual Syndrome. pamabrom may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Furosemide significantly increases urination which relieves excess fluid, but its use may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes in the body (such as potassium). Prescribed for Edema... View more |
Prescription only
Lasix is a strong diuretic that increases urination and relieves excess fluid from the body. This may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes, such as potassium. Prescribed for Edema... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Pamabrom has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 17 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
Furosemide has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 118 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Lasix has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 56 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: pamabrom side effects in more detail. |
See also: furosemide side effects in more detail. |
See also: Lasix side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all furosemide prices |
View all Lasix prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Aqua-Ban, Aqua-Ban with Pamabrom, Diurex Aquagels, Diurex Max, Diurex Water Capsules | Diaqua-2, Furoscix, Lasix | Other furosemide brands include: Diaqua-2, Furoscix | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
1.5 hours |
1.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category N
Not classified
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 19 drugs are known to interact with pamabrom:
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A total of 494 drugs are known to interact with furosemide:
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A total of 494 drugs are known to interact with Lasix:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
July 01, 1966 |
July 01, 1966 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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