Comparing Aqua-Ban vs Lasix
| Aqua-Ban (pamabrom) | Lasix (furosemide) |
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| Aqua-Ban (pamabrom) | Lasix (furosemide) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Edema, Abdominal Distension, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Premenstrual Syndrome. Aqua-Ban may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Lasix is a strong diuretic that increases urination and relieves excess fluid from the body. This may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes, such as potassium. Prescribed for Edema... View more |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Lasix has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 56 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other pamabrom brands include: Aqua-Ban with Pamabrom, Diurex Aquagels, Diurex Max, Diurex Water Capsules | Other furosemide brands include: Diaqua-2, Furoscix | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
1.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 20 drugs are known to interact with Aqua-Ban:
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A total of 506 drugs are known to interact with Lasix:
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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 | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
July 01, 1966 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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1 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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