Comparing Xyzal vs Corticotropin
Xyzal | Corticotropin |
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Xyzal (levocetirizine) | Corticotropin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Urticaria, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies. Xyzal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Allergies, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Chorioditis, Chorioretinitis, Erythema Mulitforme, Eye Conditions, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Infantile Spasms, Inflammatory Bowel Disease... View more |
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More about Xyzal (levocetirizine) | More about Corticotropin | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Xyzal has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 285 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
Corticotropin has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 20 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Xyzal side effects in more detail. |
See also: corticotropin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other levocetirizine brands include: Xyzal Allergy 24HR | Acthar, H.P. Acthar Gel | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
8 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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
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 258 drugs are known to interact with Xyzal:
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A total of 359 drugs are known to interact with corticotropin:
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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 | |||||||||
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
May 25, 2007 |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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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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