medications

Digestive enzymes vs. omeprazole (Prilosec): What’s the difference? Pancreatic enzyme products (PEPs) and omeprazole (Prilosec) are used to treat different types of gastrointestinal problems. Pancreatic enzyme products are used when the pancreas is unable to produce enough digestive enzymes to treat people with pancreatic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, Shwachman-Diamond syndrome, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer …

Valium (diazepam) vs. midazolam: What’s the difference Diazepam (Valium) and midazolam are benzodiazepines used for sedation during surgery and to treat seizures. Diazepam is also used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and for relief of muscle spasms in some neurological diseases. Brand names for diazepam include Valium, Diastat Acudial, Diastat, and Diazepam Intensol. Side effects of diazepam and midazolam …

What is Xyzal (levocetirizine dihydrochloride), and how is it used? Xyzal is a histamine H1-receptor antagonist indicated for: The relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis The treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Xyzal is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children …

What is Dificid (fidaxomicin), and how is it used? Dificid is a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated in adults (≥18 years of age) for treatment of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD). To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Dificid and other antibacterial drugs, Dificid should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected …

What is esketamine (Spravato), and how is it used? Spravato is a prescription medicine, used along with an antidepressant taken by mouth, for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in adults. Spravato is not for use as a medicine to prevent or relieve pain (anesthetic). It is not known if Spravato is safe or effective as an anesthetic medicine. It is not known …

Lasix (furosemide) vs. thiazide diuretics: What’s the difference? Lasix and thiazides are diuretics (water pills) used to treat excess accumulation of fluid or swelling of the body (edema) caused by heart failure, kidney disease, chronic kidney failure, or liver disease. Lasix and thiazides are also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lasix and thiazides are different types of diuretics. …

Lasix (furosemide) vs. Zaroxolyn (metolazone): What’s the difference? Lasix (furosemide) and Zaroxolyn (metolazone) are diuretics (water pills) used treat excess accumulation of fluid or swelling of the body (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Lasix is a brand name for furosemide. Zaroxolyn is a brand name for metolazone. Side effects of Lasix and Zaroxolyn that are similar include electrolyte depletion, …

Lasix (furosemide) vs. Edecrin (ethacrynic acid): What’s the difference? Lasix and Edecrin are diuretics (water pills) used to treat excess accumulation of fluid or swelling of the body (edema) caused by heart failure, kidney disease, chronic kidney failure, or liver disease. Lasix and Edecrin are also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lasix is a brand name for furosemide. …

Lasix (furosemide) vs. hydrochlorothiazide: What’s the difference? Lasix (furosemide) and hydrochlorothiazide are diuretics (water pills) used treat excess accumulation of fluid or swelling of the body (edema) caused by heart failure, kidney disease, chronic kidney failure, or liver disease. Lasix and hydrochlorothiazide are also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Hydrochlorothiazide is also used to treat edema due to …

Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) vs. naproxen (Aleve): What’s the difference? Cyclobenzaprine and naproxen are used to treat different types of pain in different ways. Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant used with rest and physical therapy for short-term relief of muscle spasms associated with acute painful muscle and skeletal conditions. Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever from …