Comparing Sodium Citrate vs Zofran
| Sodium citrate | Zofran (ondansetron) |
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| Sodium citrate | Zofran (ondansetron) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for GERD, Indigestion. Sodium citrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Zofran has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 271 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% 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. | ||
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| Generic Availability | ||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Citra pH, Citrate-Phos-Dex, Emetrol Non-Drowsy, Tricitrasol |
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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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N/A |
4 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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 125 drugs are known to interact with Sodium citrate:
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A total of 359 drugs are known to interact with Zofran:
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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. |
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 | ||
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N/A |
December 31, 1992 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Professional Resources | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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