Marinol Alternatives Compared
| Marinol | Ondansetron | Zofran |
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| Marinol dronabinol | Ondansetron | Zofran ondansetron |
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Prescribed for Anorexia, AIDS Related Wasting, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced. Marinol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced... View more |
Zofran may be used for the treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. It is approved for use in adults and children over the age of 4. A... View more |
Choose a suggestion below Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced
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| More about Marinol (dronabinol) | More about Ondansetron | More about Zofran (ondansetron) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Marinol has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 27 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 440 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Zofran has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 211 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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See the full Marinol side effects document. |
See the full ondansetron side effects document. |
See the full Zofran side effects document. |
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View all Marinol prices and generic prices |
View all ondansetron prices |
View all Zofran prices and generic prices |
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| Other dronabinol brands include: Syndros | Zofran, Zofran ODT, Zuplenz | Other ondansetron brands include: Zofran ODT, Zuplenz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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A total of 377 drugs are known to interact with Marinol:
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A total of 326 drugs are known to interact with ondansetron:
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A total of 326 drugs are known to interact with Zofran:
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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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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 31, 1985 |
January 04, 1991 |
December 31, 1992 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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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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