Cesamet Alternatives Compared
| Cesamet (nabilone) | Ondansetron | Dexamethasone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced. Cesamet 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
Dexamethasone reduces inflammation and calms down an overactive immune system and is significantly more potent than prednisolone. It may be given to control inflammation associated with eye disease... View more |
Related suggestions Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced
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| More about Cesamet (nabilone) | More about Ondansetron | More about Dexamethasone | ||||||||||||||||
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Cesamet has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
Ondansetron has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 491 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Dexamethasone has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 158 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Ondansetron prices |
View all Dexamethasone prices |
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N/A |
N/A |
De-Sone LA, Dexabliss, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dxevo, Hemady, HiDex, TaperDex, Zcort, ZoDex 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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2 hours |
4 hours |
N/A |
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High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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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A total of 350 drugs are known to interact with Cesamet:
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A total of 351 drugs are known to interact with Ondansetron:
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A total of 778 drugs are known to interact with Dexamethasone:
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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December 26, 1985 |
January 04, 1991 |
October 30, 1958 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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