Nitrates vs. phosphates: What’s the difference? Nitrates are vasodilators used to treat or prevent heart pain (angina, chest pain) caused by heart disease, usually of the arteries in the heart. Phosphates are laxatives used to clean out the intestines before a colonoscopy. Examples of nitrates include nitroglycerin sublingual tablet (Nitrostat), nitroglycerin lingual aerosol (Nitromist), nitroglycerin …
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Diprolene (betamethasone dipropionate) vs. Topicort (desoximetasone): What’s the difference? Betamethasone and desoximetasone are corticosteroids used to relieve itching and inflammation associated with a wide variety of skin conditions such as allergic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and plaque psoriasis. Brand names of betamethasone include Diprolene, Diprolene AF and Luxiq. A brand name for desoximetasone is Topicort. Side effects of betamethasone …
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Diazepam vs. Ambien: What’s the difference? Valium (diazepam) and Ambien (zolpidem) are used to treat insomnia. Diazepam is primarily used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, seizures, for relief of muscle spasms in some neurological diseases, and for sedation during surgery. Brand names for diazepam include Valium, Diastat Acudial, Diastat, and Diazepam Intensol. Diazepam and Ambien belong to different drug …
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Digoxin vs. digitalis: What’s the difference? Digoxin and digitalis are cardiac glycosides that are derived from the same plant, the foxglove, used to treat adults with mild to moderate congestive heart failure and to treat abnormally rapid atrial rhythms (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia). Digoxin also is used for increasing myocardial contractility in pediatric patients with heart failure. Brand …
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Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Ativan (lorazepam): What’s the difference? Haloperidol and Ativan (lorazepam) are used to treat different types of psychiatric disorders. Haloperidol is used to treat schizophrenia, acute psychosis, and for tics and vocal utterances of Tourette's syndrome. Ativan is used to manage anxiety disorders, for the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depression, to treat …
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Digoxin vs. amiodarone: What’s the difference? Digoxin and amiodarone are heart medications used to treat abnormal heart rhythms and congestive heart failure. Digoxin also is used for increasing myocardial contractility in pediatric patients with heart failure. Brand names for digoxin include Lanoxin and Lanoxin Pediatric. Brand names for amiodarone include Cordarone, Nextrone, and Pacerone. Digoxin and amiodarone belong to different …
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Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. palonosetron (Aloxi): What’s the difference? Ondansetron and palonosetron are anti-nausea medications used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and to prevent vomiting and nausea after surgery. Brand names for ondansetron include Zofran, Zofran ODT, and Zuplenz. A brand name for palonosetron is Aloxi. Side effects of ondansetron and palonosetron that are similar include headache, …
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Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. promethazine (Phenergan): What’s the difference? Ondansetron and promethazine are used to prevent nausea and vomiting. Promethazine is also used as an antihistamine and sedative. Brand names for ondansetron include Zofran, Zofran ODT, and Zuplenz. Brand names for promethazine include Phenergan, Phenadoz, and Promethegan. Ondansetron and promethazine belong to different drug classes. Ondansetron is an anti-nausea medication and …
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Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. metoclopramide (Reglan): What’s the difference? Ondansetron and metoclopramide are used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron is most often used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and to prevent vomiting and nausea after surgery. Metoclopramide is used to relieve heartburn symptoms with gastroesophageal reflux when certain other treatments do not work and …
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Ondansetron (Zofran) vs. meclizine: What’s the difference? Ondansetron and meclizine are used to prevent nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron is mainly used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and to prevent vomiting and nausea after surgery. Meclizine is also used to treat and prevent vertigo, dizziness, and motion sickness. Brand names for ondansetron include Zofran, Zofran ODT, and …
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