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Digoxin vs. digitalis

Digoxin vs. digitalis

Digoxin vs. digitalis: What’s the difference? Digoxin and digitalis are cardiac glycosides that are derived from the same plant, the foxglove, used to treat adults with mild to moderate congestive heart failure and to treat abnormally rapid atrial rhythms (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia). Digoxin also is used for increasing myocardial contractility in pediatric […]

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Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Abilify (aripiprazole)

Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Abilify (aripiprazole)

Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Abilify (aripiprazole): What’s the difference? Haloperidol and Abilify (aripiprazole) are antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia and Tourette’s syndrome. Haloperidol is also used to treat acute psychosis. Abilify is also used to treat bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder, and it is used with other medications to treat major depression in […]

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Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Ativan (lorazepam)

Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Ativan (lorazepam)

Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Ativan (lorazepam): What’s the difference? Haloperidol and Ativan (lorazepam) are used to treat different types of psychiatric disorders. Haloperidol is used to treat schizophrenia, acute psychosis, and for tics and vocal utterances of Tourette’s syndrome. Ativan is used to manage anxiety disorders, for the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety or anxiety […]

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Digoxin vs. amiodarone

Digoxin vs. amiodarone

What drugs interact with digoxin and amiodarone? Digoxin Drugs such as gentamicin, tetracycline, ranolazine (Ranexa), verapamil (Calan, Verelan, Verelan PM, Isoptin, Isoptin SR, Covera-HS), quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinide), amiodarone (Cordarone), indomethacin (Indocin, Indocin-SR), alprazolam (Xanax, Xanax XR, Niravam), spironolactone (Aldactone), and itraconazole (Sporanox) can increase digoxin levels and the risk of toxicity. The co-administration of digoxin […]

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Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. palonosetron (Aloxi)

Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. palonosetron (Aloxi)

Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. palonosetron (Aloxi): What’s the difference? What are ondansetron and palonosetron? Ondansetron is an anti-nausea medication most often used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and to prevent vomiting and nausea after surgery. Chemotherapy drugs increase secretion of serotonin, which stimulates serotonin (5-HT3) receptors in the brain, causing nausea and […]

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Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. promethazine (Phenergan)

Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. promethazine (Phenergan)

What are the side effects of ondansetron and promethazine? Ondansetron Side effects of ondansetron are Some individuals may develop abnormal heart rate and rhythm. Promethazine Promethazine causes sedation, confusion, and disorientation. In children less than 2 years old, it can depress respiration and lead to death. Therefore, it should not be used in children less […]

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gabapentin (Neurontin)

gabapentin (Neurontin)

What is gabapentin (Neurontin), and how does it work (mechanism of action) Gabapentin is an anti-seizure (anti-convulsant) drug that is used for preventing seizures and for treating post-herpetic neuralgia, the pain that follows an episode of shingles. Doctors do not know how gabapentin works (the mechanism of action). Gabapentin structurally resembles the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric […]

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Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. metoclopramide (Reglan)

Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. metoclopramide (Reglan)

Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. metoclopramide (Reglan): What’s the difference? Ondansetron and metoclopramide are used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron is most often used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and to prevent vomiting and nausea after surgery. Metoclopramide is used to relieve heartburn symptoms with gastroesophageal reflux when certain other […]

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Zovirax (acyclovir) vs. Abreva (docosanol)

Zovirax (acyclovir) vs. Abreva (docosanol)

Zovirax (Acyclovir) vs. Abreva Cream (docosanol): What’s the difference? Acyclovir and Abreva Cream (docosanol) are antiviral drugs used to treat cold sores. Acyclovir is also used to treat genital herpes, herpes zoster (shingles), varicella zoster (chickenpox), herpes simplex encephalitis, and mucocutaneous herpes simplex virus infection. Acyclovir is taken orally and Abrval is applied topically (on […]

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Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. meclizine

Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. meclizine

Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. meclizine: What’s the difference? Ondansetron and meclizine are used to prevent nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron is mainly used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and to prevent vomiting and nausea after surgery. Meclizine is also used to treat and prevent vertigo, dizziness, and motion sickness. Brand names for ondansetron […]