Ilaris Alternatives Compared
Ilaris | Colchicine | Colcrys |
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Ilaris (canakinumab) | Colchicine | Colcrys (colchicine) |
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Prescription only
Ilaris (canakinumab) is an injected biologic medicine known as a monoclonal antibody that blocks certain proteins in the body. It is injected subcutaneously (under the skin) by a doctor or home... View more |
Prescription only
Colchicine is effective for preventing gout flares in adults; however, colchicine may interact with several other medications and cause gastrointestinal side effects at higher dosages. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Gout - Prophylaxis, Gout - Acute, Familial Mediterranean Fever. Colcrys may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Gout, Acute
Familial Mediterranean Fever
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More about Ilaris (canakinumab) | More about Colchicine | More about Colcrys (colchicine) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Ilaris has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Colchicine has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 97 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Colcrys has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 23 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Ilaris side effects in more detail. |
See also: colchicine side effects in more detail. |
See also: Colcrys side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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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 colchicine prices |
View all Colcrys prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Colcigel Gel, Colcrys, Gloperba, Lodoco, Mitigare | Other colchicine brands include: Colcigel Gel, Gloperba, Lodoco, Mitigare | ||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||
624 hours |
1.5 hours |
1.5 hours |
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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
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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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 431 drugs are known to interact with Ilaris:
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A total of 268 drugs are known to interact with colchicine:
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A total of 268 drugs are known to interact with Colcrys:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
June 17, 2009 |
July 29, 2009 |
July 29, 2009 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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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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