Posimir Alternatives Compared
| Posimir (bupivacaine) | Ketorolac | Fentanyl |
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| Posimir (bupivacaine) | Ketorolac | Fentanyl |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Postoperative Pain. Posimir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Ketorolac is a very strong NSAID that should only be considered for the short-term relief of acute, moderately severe pain that occurs following surgery. Ketorolac carries a high risk of severe... View more |
Prescription only
Fentanyl is a very potent pain-relieving medicine. It is not recommended for people who have never been prescribed opioid-type pain relief before, and deaths have been reported from improper dosing... View more |
Related suggestions Postoperative Pain
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| More about (bupivacaine) | More about Ketorolac | More about Fentanyl | ||||||||||||||||
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Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Ketorolac has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 461 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Fentanyl has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 432 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
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 Ketorolac prices |
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| Other bupivacaine brands include: Marcaine, Marcaine HCl, Marcaine Spinal, Sensorcaine, Sensorcaine-MPF, Xaracoll | Sprix | Actiq, Duragesic, Fentanyl Transdermal System, Fentora, Lazanda, Subsys | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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8.1 hours |
6 hours |
8.7 hours |
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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. |
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. |
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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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 135 drugs are known to interact with Posimir:
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A total of 369 drugs are known to interact with Ketorolac:
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A total of 612 drugs are known to interact with Fentanyl:
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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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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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February 19, 1968 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Further information
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