Vazculep Alternatives Compared
Vazculep | Midodrine | Levophed |
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Vazculep (phenylephrine) | Midodrine | Levophed (norepinephrine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hypotension. Vazculep may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Dysautonomia, Hypotension. midodrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Shock, Hypotension. Levophed may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Hypotension
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More about Vazculep (phenylephrine) | More about Midodrine | More about Levophed (norepinephrine) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Midodrine has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 49 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
Levophed has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See also: Vazculep side effects in more detail. |
See also: midodrine side effects in more detail. |
See also: Levophed side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
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View all Vazculep prices |
View all midodrine prices |
View all Levophed prices |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other phenylephrine brands include: AH-Chew D, Biorphen, Congest Aid II, Contac-D, Despec-SF, Dimetapp Toddler's Drops Decongestant, Gilchew IR, Little Colds Decongestant, Nasal Decongestant PE, Nasop, Nasop12, Neo-Synephrine, Ricobid-D, Sudafed PE Children's Nasal Decongestant, Sudafed PE Congestion, Sudogest PE, Suphedrine PE View more | Orvaten |
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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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4 hours |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
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 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 198 drugs are known to interact with Vazculep:
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A total of 168 drugs are known to interact with midodrine:
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A total of 189 drugs are known to interact with Levophed:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
June 27, 2014 |
September 06, 1996 |
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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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