Comparing Zofran vs Doxycycline
Zofran | Doxycycline |
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Zofran (ondansetron) | Doxycycline |
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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 |
Prescription only
Doxycycline is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide range of infections. However, it is not usually recommended for children aged less than eight or pregnant women in the last half of their... View more |
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More about Zofran (ondansetron) | More about Doxycycline | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Zofran has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 267 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Doxycycline has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 1629 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Zofran side effects in more detail. |
See also: doxycycline side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all doxycycline prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
N/A |
Acticlate, Adoxa, Adoxa CK, Adoxa Pak, Adoxa TT, Alodox, Avidoxy, Doryx, Doryx MPC, Doxy 100, Doxy 200, Doxy-Caps, Doxy-D, LymePak, Mondoxyne NL, Monodox, Morgidox, Okebo, Oracea, Oraxyl, Targadox, Uracil, Vibramycin View more | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
4 hours |
23 hours |
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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 D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 347 drugs are known to interact with Zofran:
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A total of 207 drugs are known to interact with doxycycline:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
December 31, 1992 |
December 05, 1967 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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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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