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Ketorolac vs. tramadol: What’s the difference? Ketorolac and tramadol are used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. Brand names for ketorolac include Acuvail, Acular LS, Omidria, and Sprix. The Toradol brand of ketorolac has been discontinued in the U.S. Brand names for tramadol include Ultram and ConZip. Ketorolac and tramadol belong to different drug …

Ketorolac vs. diclofenac: What’s the difference? Ketorolac and diclofenac are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat varying levels of pain. Ketorolac is used for short-term management (up to 5 days) of moderately severe acute pain that otherwise would require narcotics. Diclofenac is used to treat mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation caused by conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, …

Ketorolac vs. ketoprofen: What’s the difference? Ketorolac and ketoprofen are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat different types of pain. Ketorolac is used for short-term management (up to 5 days) of moderately severe acute pain that otherwise would require narcotics. Ketoprofen is used for the management of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual …

Ketorolac vs. hydrocodone: What’s the difference? Ketorolac and hydrocodone are used to treat severe pain. Ketorolac is used for short-term management (up to 5 days) of moderately severe acute pain that otherwise would require narcotics. Hydrocodone is used for long-term treatment of severe pain. Brand names for ketorolac include Acuvail, Acular LS, Omidria, and Sprix. The Toradol brand of ketorolac …

Ketorolac vs. ibuprofen (Advil): What’s the difference? Ketorolac and ibuprofen (Advil) are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat varying levels of pain. Ketorolac is used for short-term management (up to 5 days) of moderately severe acute pain that otherwise would require narcotics. Ibuprofen is used to treat mild to moderate pain, inflammation and fever caused by many and diverse …

Ketorolac vs. naproxen (Aleve): What’s the difference? Ketorolac and naproxen are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat varying levels of pain. Ketorolac is used for short-term management (up to 5 days) of moderately severe acute pain that otherwise would require narcotics. Naproxen is used to treat mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever. Brand names for ketorolac include Acuvail, …

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 or tumors, and removal of …

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 …