Sodium acetate Alternatives Compared
| Sodium acetate | Samsca (tolvaptan) | Ure-Na (urea) |
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| Sodium acetate | Samsca (tolvaptan) | Ure-Na (urea) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hyponatremia. Sodium acetate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Euvolemic Hyponatremia, Hyponatremia. Samsca may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hyponatremia. Ure-Na may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Lower cost generic |
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Other tolvaptan brands include: Jynarque |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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12 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 33 drugs are known to interact with Sodium acetate:
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A total of 350 drugs are known to interact with Samsca:
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A total of 62 drugs are known to interact with Ure-Na:
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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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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 19, 2009 |
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