GamaSTAN S/D Alternatives Compared
| GamaSTAN S/D (immune globulin intramuscular) | Acyclovir | Valacyclovir |
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| GamaSTAN S/D (immune globulin intramuscular) | Acyclovir | Valacyclovir |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Measles, Hepatitis A, Varicella-Zoster, Rubella. GamaSTAN S/D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Acyclovir is an antiviral drug that treats infections caused by HSV-1, HSV-2, and varicella-zoster viruses such as chickenpox, genital herpes, and shingles. It is most effective when started within... View more |
Prescription only
Valacyclovir is used to treat cold sores, genital herpes, herpes zoster, and chickenpox. It is an antiviral prodrug that is rapidly converted into acyclovir in the body. Valacyclovir should be... View more |
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| More about GamaSTAN S/D (immune globulin intramuscular) | More about Acyclovir | More about Valacyclovir | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Acyclovir has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 188 ratings on Drugs.com. 77% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
Valacyclovir has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 495 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% 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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View all GamaSTAN S/D side effects |
View all Acyclovir side effects |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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N/A |
Sitavig, Zovirax | Valtrex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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552 hours |
4 hours |
3.1 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 23 drugs are known to interact with GamaSTAN S/D:
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A total of 67 drugs are known to interact with Acyclovir:
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A total of 91 drugs are known to interact with Valacyclovir:
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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. |
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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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
January 25, 1985 |
June 23, 1995 |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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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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