Comparing Glycopyrrolate vs Famotidine
Glycopyrrolate | Famotidine |
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Glycopyrrolate | Famotidine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Excessive Salivation, Anesthesia, Peptic Ulcer, COPD - Maintenance. glycopyrrolate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Famotidine is an acid-suppressing agent that may be used to treat a wide range of gastric-acid-related disorders including gastric ulcers, heartburn, and GERD. A headache is the most common side... View more |
Related suggestions Peptic Ulcer
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More about Glycopyrrolate | More about Famotidine | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Glycopyrrolate has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings on Drugs.com. 87% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
Famotidine has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 170 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 58% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: glycopyrrolate side effects in more detail. |
See also: famotidine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all glycopyrrolate prices |
View all famotidine prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Cuvposa, Dartisla ODT, Glycate, Glyrx-PF, Lonhala Magnair | Acid Control, Acid Controller Maximum Strength, Acid Controller Original Strength, Acid Reducer Maximum Strength, Acid Reducer Original Strength, Acid Reducer-Famotidine, Heartburn Relief, Heartburn Relief Maximum Strength, Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength Tablets, Pepcid Oral Suspension, Zantac 360 View more | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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 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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 202 drugs are known to interact with glycopyrrolate:
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A total of 298 drugs are known to interact with famotidine:
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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. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
August 11, 1961 |
October 15, 1986 |
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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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