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Comparing Adriamycin vs Rituxan

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Adriamycin doxorubicin Remove Adriamycin from your drug comparison Rituxan rituximab Remove Rituxan from your drug comparison

Prescribed for Breast Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Neuroblastoma, Thyroid Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Ovarian Cancer, Osteosarcoma, Lymphoma, Multiple... View more

Prescribed for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Microscopic polyangiitis, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Pemphigus... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
6.6
6 Reviews

For Breast Cancer: I did not experience any side effects, but based on a clinical trial result, I walked at a brisk pace for an hour most days to avoid cardiotoxicity.

9 / 10

For Breast Cancer: Adriamycin made me really weak and I had to have blood transfusions. I had 4 doses. I'm coming up on 3 years cancer free so I think it worked well. I'm concerned about the long term side effects.

9 / 10
8.1
28 Reviews

For Rheumatoid Arthritis: I have Rheumatoid Arthritis for the last 26 years tried numerous drugs for it methotrexate hydrochloride gold injections enbrel but had really bad side effects then Consultant put me on Rituximab 10 years a go I feel much better have less joint pain. I get itchy skin especially after a shower have to take an Antihistamine tablet sometimes headaches but I cope with all that it’s worth it I am thankful for that drug it really does help

8 / 10

For Rheumatoid Arthritis: I had my first round 6 months ago sitting here starting my 2nd round as we speak. No side effects and even though my joints are still swollen I feel so much better. My dr is hopeful that this round will help with the inflammation. I'll get my 2nd dose with this round in 2 weeks!! I'm hopeful and thankful

8 / 10

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: severe nausea and vomiting, nausea and vomiting, and alopecia.

See the full Adriamycin side effects document.

See the full Rituxan side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 5 mL
Dosage 2 mg/mL
Per Unit* $2.91 - $3.24
Cost* $14.54 - $16.22

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Quantity 10 mL
Dosage 10 mg/mL
Per Unit* $99.04
Cost* $990.36

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Generic Availability

Yes

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous powder for injection
  • Intravenous solution
  • Intravenous solution

Brand Names
Other doxorubicin brands include: Adriamycin PFS, Adriamycin RDF Other rituximab brands include: Riabni, Ruxience, Truxima

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.

30 hours

59.8 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

FDA Alerts (5)

Drug Interactions

A total of 476 drugs are known to interact with Adriamycin:

  • 87 major drug interactions (243 brand and generic names)
  • 361 moderate drug interactions (1208 brand and generic names)
  • 28 minor drug interactions (115 brand and generic names)

A total of 124 drugs are known to interact with Rituxan:

  • 36 major drug interactions (100 brand and generic names)
  • 81 moderate drug interactions (257 brand and generic names)
  • 7 minor drug interactions (33 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

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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