Isovue-370 Alternatives Compared
Isovue-370 | Diazepam | Valium |
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Isovue-370 (iopamidol) | Diazepam | Valium (diazepam) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication. Isovue-370 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Diazepam may be used occasionally to relieve anxiety and prolonged seizures; however, it is addictive and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Prescribed for Anxiety, Back Pain, Alcohol Withdrawal... View more |
Prescription only
Valium may be used occasionally to relieve anxiety and some other conditions such as acute muscle spasms and alcohol withdrawal. However, it is addictive and withdrawal symptoms can be severe... View more |
Related suggestions Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
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Diazepam has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 860 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
Valium has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 335 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Isovue-370 side effects in more detail. |
See also: diazepam side effects in more detail. |
See also: Valium side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other iopamidol brands include: Isovue-200, Isovue-250, Isovue-300, Isovue-M-200, Isovue-M-300 | Diastat, Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diazepam Intensol, Libervant, Valium, Valtoco | Other diazepam brands include: Diastat, Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diazepam Intensol, Libervant, Valtoco | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 hours |
70 hours |
70 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 324 drugs are known to interact with Isovue-370:
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A total of 525 drugs are known to interact with diazepam:
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A total of 525 drugs are known to interact with Valium:
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 1985 |
November 15, 1963 |
November 15, 1963 |
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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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