Comparing Cytra-2 vs Flomax
Cytra-2 | Flomax |
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Cytra-2 (citric acid/sodium citrate) | Flomax (tamsulosin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Urinary Alkalinization, Urinary Tract Stones. Cytra-2 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Flomax restores urine flow in men with BPH but may cause a drop in blood pressure when going from a sitting to a standing position. Prescribed for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Flomax may also be... View more |
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More about Cytra-2 (citric acid/sodium citrate) | More about Flomax (tamsulosin) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Flomax has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 291 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Cytra-2 side effects in more detail. |
See also: Flomax side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other citric acid/sodium citrate brands include: Oracit, Shohl's Solution (Modified), Virtrate-2 |
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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. | |||||||||
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19 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 N
Not classified
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 125 drugs are known to interact with Cytra-2:
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A total of 293 drugs are known to interact with Flomax:
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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 | |||||||||
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April 15, 1997 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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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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