Marinol Alternatives Compared
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Anorexia, AIDS Related Wasting, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced. Marinol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Ondansetron may be used for the prevention or treatment of nausea and vomiting but it may cause constipation or a headache. Prescribed for Nausea/Vomiting, Alcohol Use Disorder, Gastroenteritis... View more |
Prescription only
Dexamethasone reduces inflammation and calms down an overactive immune system and is significantly more potent than prednisolone. It may be given to control inflammation associated with eye disease... View more |
Related suggestions Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced
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| More about Marinol (dronabinol) | More about Ondansetron | More about Dexamethasone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Marinol has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 28 ratings on Drugs.com. 88% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
Ondansetron has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 478 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Dexamethasone has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 154 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Marinol side effects in more detail. |
See also: ondansetron side effects in more detail. |
See also: dexamethasone side effects in more detail. |
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View all Marinol prices and generic prices |
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| Other dronabinol brands include: Syndros |
N/A |
De-Sone LA, Dexabliss, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dxevo, Hemady, HiDex, TaperDex, Zcort, ZoDex 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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24 hours |
4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Multiple
The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 391 drugs are known to interact with Marinol:
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A total of 341 drugs are known to interact with ondansetron:
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A total of 759 drugs are known to interact with dexamethasone:
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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. |
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May 31, 1985 |
January 04, 1991 |
October 30, 1958 |
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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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