Afinitor Alternatives Compared
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Afinitor (everolimus) is a targeted medicine that may be used to treat various cancers and TSC-associated conditions. It reduces the blood supply to the cancers which slows down their growth and... View more |
Prescribed for Breast Cancer - Metastatic, Breast Cancer, McCune-Albright Syndrome, Pubertal Gynecomastia. May also be prescribed off label for Endometrial Cancer. |
Arimidex is a medication that may be used to treat postmenopausal breast cancer and works by lowering estrogen levels in the body. It is usually taken for five years and hot flushes are the most... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: infection, decreased hemoglobin, increased serum glucose, lymphocytopenia, stomatitis. See the full Afinitor side effects document. |
See the full anastrozole side effects document. |
See the full Arimidex side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Afinitor prices and generic prices |
View all anastrozole prices |
View all Arimidex prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Other everolimus brands include: Afinitor Disperz, Zortress | Arimidex |
N/A |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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35 hours |
50 hours |
50 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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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 |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 430 drugs are known to interact with Afinitor:
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A total of 18 drugs are known to interact with anastrozole:
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A total of 18 drugs are known to interact with Arimidex:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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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. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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March 30, 2009 |
December 27, 1995 |
December 27, 1995 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
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