Comparing Naloxegol vs Naloxone
Naloxegol | Naloxone |
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Naloxegol | Naloxone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Opioid-Induced Constipation, Constipation - Chronic, Constipation - Drug Induced, Constipation. Naloxegol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Naloxone can be used by consumers and the lay-public, first-responders and healthcare providers to help reverse an overdose due to opioids (narcotics) like heroin and prescription opioids. It can be... View more |
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More about Naloxegol | More about Naloxone | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Naloxegol has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 272 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 48% reported a negative effect. |
Naloxone has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 27 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Naloxegol side effects |
View all Naloxone side effects |
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Drug Class | |||||||||
Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Movantik | Kloxxado, Narcan, Rextovy, Rezenopy, RiVive, Zimhi | ||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
11 hours |
3 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 245 drugs are known to interact with Naloxegol:
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A total of 30 drugs are known to interact with Naloxone:
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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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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
September 16, 2014 |
April 13, 1971 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient Resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
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1 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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