Comparing Diamox vs De-Sone LA
Diamox | De-Sone LA |
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Diamox (acetazolamide) | De-Sone LA (dexamethasone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Glaucoma, Hydrocephalus, Edema, Epilepsy, Mountain Sickness / Altitude Sickness, Pseudotumor Cerebri, Seizure Prevention. Diamox may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Adrenal Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Adrenogenital Syndrome, Allergic Rhinitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Aphthous Ulcer, Aspiration Pneumonia, Asthma... View more |
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More about Diamox (acetazolamide) | More about De-Sone LA (dexamethasone) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Diamox has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 71 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: Diamox side effects in more detail. |
See also: De-Sone LA 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 Forms Available | ||
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Brand Names | ||
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Other dexamethasone brands include: Dexabliss, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dxevo, Hemady, HiDex, TaperDex, Zcort, ZoDex | |
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. | ||
4 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 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 262 drugs are known to interact with Diamox:
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A total of 771 drugs are known to interact with De-Sone LA:
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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. |
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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First Approval Date | ||
July 27, 1953 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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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