Comparing GaviLyte-G vs Relistor
GaviLyte-G | Relistor |
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GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) | Relistor (methylnaltrexone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bowel Preparation, Constipation - Chronic, Gastrointestinal Decontamination. GaviLyte-G may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Opioid-Induced Constipation, Constipation - Chronic, Constipation - Drug Induced. Relistor may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Constipation, Chronic
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More about GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) | More about Relistor (methylnaltrexone) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
GaviLyte-G has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 58 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Relistor has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 59 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: GaviLyte-G side effects in more detail. |
See also: Relistor side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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View all Relistor prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes brands include: Clenz-Lyte, Co-Lav, Colonic Lavage Solution, Colyte, GaviLyte-C, GaviLyte-H, GaviLyte-N, Go-Evac, GoLYTELY, MoviPrep, NuLYTELY, PEG-3350 with Electolytes, Plenvu, Suflave, TriLyte View more |
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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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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 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. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 392 drugs are known to interact with GaviLyte-G:
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A total of 23 drugs are known to interact with Relistor:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
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April 24, 2008 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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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