Comparing Aloxi vs Metoclopramide
Aloxi | Metoclopramide |
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Aloxi (palonosetron) | Metoclopramide |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Nausea/Vomiting - Postoperative, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced. Aloxi may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Metoclopramide may be used short-term for the treatment of gastrointestinal reflux disease that is unresponsive to other medications or to treat diabetic stasis. Side effects may include sedation... View more |
Related suggestions Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced
Nausea/Vomiting, Postoperative
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More about Aloxi (palonosetron) | More about Metoclopramide | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Aloxi has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Metoclopramide has an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from a total of 514 ratings on Drugs.com. 29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 64% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Aloxi side effects in more detail. |
See also: metoclopramide side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
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 metoclopramide prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
N/A |
Gimoti, Maxolon, Reglan | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
40 hours |
8 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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 290 drugs are known to interact with Aloxi:
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A total of 358 drugs are known to interact with metoclopramide:
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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 | |||||||||
July 25, 2003 |
December 30, 1980 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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.
Further information
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