Amevive Alternatives Compared
| Amevive (alefacept) | Stelara (ustekinumab) | Clobetasol topical |
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| Amevive (alefacept) | Stelara (ustekinumab) | Clobetasol topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis. Amevive may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Stelara is an immunosuppressant medication that works by binding to two inflammatory cytokines, IL-12 and IL-23, which have been identified as important contributors to chronic inflammation. Stelara... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Anal Itching, Dermatitis, Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma, Psoriasis, Dermatological Disorders, Lichen Planopilaris, Lichen Planus, Lichen Sclerosus, Necrobiosis... View more |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Amevive has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Stelara has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 251 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
Clobetasol topical has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 162 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Stelara prices |
View all Clobetasol topical prices |
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| Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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Other ustekinumab brands include: Imuldosa, Otulfi, Pyzchiva, Selarsdi, Steqeyma, Wezlana, Yesintek | Clobevate, Clobex, Clodan, Cormax, Cormax Scalp, Dermovate, Embeline, Embeline E, Impeklo, Impoyz, Olux, Olux-E, Temovate, Temovate Emollient, Tovet View more | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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270 hours |
1291.2 hours |
N/A |
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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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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 509 drugs are known to interact with Amevive:
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A total of 533 drugs are known to interact with Stelara:
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A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with Clobetasol topical:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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September 25, 2009 |
December 27, 1985 |
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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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