Goniotaire Alternatives Compared
| Goniotaire (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) | Restasis (cyclosporine) | Cequa (cyclosporine) |
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| Goniotaire (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) | Restasis (cyclosporine) | Cequa (cyclosporine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Dry Eye Disease. Goniotaire may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Dry Eye Disease. Restasis may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Dry Eye Disease. Cequa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Dry Eye Disease (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca)
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| More about Goniotaire (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) | More about Restasis (cyclosporine) | More about Cequa (cyclosporine) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Restasis has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 221 ratings on Drugs.com. 27% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 49% reported a negative effect. |
Cequa has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 36 ratings on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
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View all Goniotaire prices |
View all Restasis prices |
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| Other hydroxypropyl methylcellulose brands include: Cellugel, Gonak Hypromellose, Gonioscopic Prism Solution, Goniosoft, Goniosol, Goniovisc, OcuCoat | Other cyclosporine brands include: Cequa, Verkazia, Vevye | Other cyclosporine brands include: Restasis, Verkazia, Vevye | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 15 drugs are known to interact with Restasis:
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A total of 15 drugs are known to interact with Cequa:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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December 23, 2002 |
August 14, 2018 |
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