Comparing Anakinra vs Etanercept
| Anakinra | Etanercept |
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| Anakinra | Etanercept |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes, Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Deficiency, Rheumatoid Arthritis, COVID-19. May also be prescribed off label for Still's Disease, Schnitzler Syndrome. View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Plaque Psoriasis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. May also be prescribed off label for... View more |
Related suggestions Rheumatoid Arthritis
Still's Disease
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| More about Anakinra | More about Etanercept | |
| Generic Status | ||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Anakinra has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 13 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
Etanercept has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 311 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Side Effects | ||
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Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: anakinra side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: etanercept side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Kineret | Enbrel, Erelzi, Eticovo | |
| 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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6 hours |
300 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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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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. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 386 drugs are known to interact with anakinra:
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A total of 433 drugs are known to interact with etanercept:
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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 | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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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.
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