Comparing Estradiol vs Zytiga
Estradiol | Zytiga |
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Estradiol | Zytiga (abiraterone) |
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Prescription only
Estradiol is a synthetic form of estrogen that may be given for several different indications, including the relief of menopausal symptoms or low estrogen levels caused by other conditions. Its use... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Prostate Cancer. Zytiga may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Prostate Cancer
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More about Estradiol | More about Zytiga (abiraterone) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Estradiol has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 570 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
Zytiga has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 40 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: estradiol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Zytiga side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all estradiol prices |
View all Zytiga prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Alora, Climara, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Divigel, Dotti, Elestrin, Estra Pellets, Estrace, Estraderm, Estradiol Patch, Estrogel, Evamist, Femring, Lyllana, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot View more | Other abiraterone brands include: Yonsa | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
16 hours |
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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 353 drugs are known to interact with estradiol:
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A total of 401 drugs are known to interact with Zytiga:
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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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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
July 23, 1975 |
April 28, 2011 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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.
Further information
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