Cytotec Alternatives Compared
Cytotec | Omeprazole | Sucralfate |
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Cytotec (misoprostol) | Omeprazole | Sucralfate |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Duodenal Ulcer, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis, Stomach Ulcer. Cytotec may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Omeprazole decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed areas of gastrointestinal tissue. The risk of interactions with omeprazole... View more |
Prescription only
Sucralfate is used to treat duodenal ulcers. It appears to act directly on the ulcer, coating it with a protective film, and side effects are minimal. Prescribed for GERD, Duodenal Ulcer... View more |
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Duodenal Ulcer
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More about Cytotec (misoprostol) | More about Omeprazole | More about Sucralfate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cytotec has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Omeprazole has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 489 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
Sucralfate has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 236 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See also: Cytotec side effects in more detail. |
See also: omeprazole side effects in more detail. |
See also: sucralfate side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Omesec, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC | Carafate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 hour |
1.5 hours |
N/A |
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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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 15 drugs are known to interact with Cytotec:
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A total of 224 drugs are known to interact with omeprazole:
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A total of 157 drugs are known to interact with sucralfate:
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 27, 1988 |
June 20, 2003 |
October 30, 1981 |
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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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