Vitamin B6 Alternatives Compared
| Vitamin B6 | Ondansetron | Zofran |
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| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) | Ondansetron | Zofran (ondansetron) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Nausea/Vomiting, Seizures, Anemia, Drug Induced Vitamin/Mineral Deficiency, Dietary Supplementation. Vitamin B6 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Ondansetron may be used for the prevention or treatment of nausea and vomiting but it may cause constipation or a headache. Prescribed for Nausea/Vomiting, Nausea/Vomiting - Postoperative... View more |
Prescription only
Zofran may be used for the treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. It is approved for use in adults and children over the age of 4. A... View more |
Related suggestions Nausea/Vomiting
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| More about Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) | More about Ondansetron | More about Zofran (ondansetron) | ||||||||
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Vitamin B6 has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Ondansetron has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 467 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Zofran has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 260 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Vitamin B6 side effects in more detail. |
See also: ondansetron side effects in more detail. |
See also: Zofran side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||
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| Other pyridoxine brands include: Aminoxin, Nestrex | Zofran, Zofran ODT, Zuplenz | Other ondansetron brands include: Zofran ODT, Zuplenz | ||||||||
| 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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8 hours |
4 hours |
4 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. |
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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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 13 drugs are known to interact with Vitamin B6:
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A total of 334 drugs are known to interact with ondansetron:
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A total of 334 drugs are known to interact with Zofran:
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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. |
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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December 21, 2012 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||
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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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