Anzemet Alternatives Compared
Anzemet | Ondansetron | Promethazine |
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Anzemet (dolasetron) | Ondansetron | Promethazine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Nausea/Vomiting, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced, Nausea/Vomiting - Postoperative. Anzemet 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, Gastroenteritis, Alcohol Use Disorder... View more |
Prescription only
Promethazine may be used to relieve allergy symptoms and nausea. Sedation is the main side effect and it may interact with several other drugs including antidepressants, antipsychotics, and other... View more |
Related suggestions Nausea/Vomiting
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More about Anzemet (dolasetron) | More about Ondansetron | More about Promethazine | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Ondansetron has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 488 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Promethazine has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 383 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Anzemet side effects in more detail. |
See also: ondansetron side effects in more detail. |
See also: promethazine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all ondansetron prices |
View all promethazine prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Adgan, Anergan 50, Antinaus 50, Phenadoz, Promethegan | ||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||
8.1 hours |
4 hours |
16 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. |
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 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 354 drugs are known to interact with Anzemet:
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A total of 351 drugs are known to interact with ondansetron:
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A total of 689 drugs are known to interact with promethazine:
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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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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
September 11, 1997 |
January 04, 1991 |
March 29, 1951 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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.
Further information
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