Comparing Alcohol (contained In Alcoholic Beverages) vs Zofran
| Alcohol (contained in alcoholic beverages) (ethanol) | Zofran (ondansetron) |
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| Alcohol (contained in alcoholic beverages) (ethanol) | Zofran (ondansetron) |
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Prescription only
Alcohol (contained in alcoholic beverages) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Zofran is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery. It is approved for use in adults and children over the age of 4 and is available as tablets... View more |
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| More about (ethanol) | More about Zofran (ondansetron) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Zofran has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 273 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
| Lower cost generic approved | ||
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other ethanol brands include: Ablysinol, Alcohol 5% in Dextrose 5%, Alcohol And Dextrose Injections USP Hypertonic, Dehydrated Alcohol, Ethyl Alcohol, Palcohol |
N/A |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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8 hours |
4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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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 | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 547 drugs are known to interact with Alcohol (contained in alcoholic beverages):
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A total of 363 drugs are known to interact with Zofran:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
December 31, 1992 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
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N/A |
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| Professional Resources | ||
| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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1 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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