Comparing Misoprostol vs Vimovo
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| Misoprostol | Vimovo (esomeprazole / naproxen) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Abortion, Cervical Ripening, Gynecological Conditions, Duodenal Ulcer, Stomach Ulcer, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis, Labor Induction, Postpartum Bleeding. misoprostol may also be... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis. Vimovo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis
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| More about Misoprostol | More about Vimovo (esomeprazole / naproxen) | ||||||||||||||||
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Misoprostol has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 715 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Vimovo has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 55 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: misoprostol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Vimovo side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
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View all misoprostol prices |
View all Vimovo prices |
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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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1 hour |
15 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 15 drugs are known to interact with misoprostol:
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A total of 548 drugs are known to interact with Vimovo:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
April 30, 2010 |
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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.
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