Oxymetazoline ophthalmic Alternatives Compared
Oxymetazoline ophthalmic | Upneeq | Lumify |
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Oxymetazoline ophthalmic | Upneeq (oxymetazoline) | Lumify (brimonidine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Blepharoptosis, Eye Redness. oxymetazoline ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Blepharoptosis. Upneeq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Eye Redness. Lumify may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Oxymetazoline ophthalmic | More about Upneeq (oxymetazoline) | More about Lumify (brimonidine) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Oxymetazoline ophthalmic has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
Upneeq has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
Lumify has an average rating of 3.2 out of 10 from a total of 171 ratings on Drugs.com. 19% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 74% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: oxymetazoline ophthalmic side effects in more detail. |
See also: Upneeq side effects in more detail. |
See also: Lumify side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Upneeq prices |
View all Lumify prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Upneeq, Visine L.R. Long Lasting Redness Relief | Other oxymetazoline brands include: Visine L.R. Long Lasting Redness Relief | Other brimonidine brands include: Alphagan P, Lumify Preservative Free, Qoliana | ||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 49 drugs are known to interact with oxymetazoline ophthalmic:
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A total of 49 drugs are known to interact with Upneeq:
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A total of 358 drugs are known to interact with Lumify:
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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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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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December 22, 2017 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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More Information | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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