Comparing Arcalyst vs Ilaris
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Prescribed for Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes, Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome, Muckle Wells Syndrome. Arcalyst may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Familial Mediterranean Fever, Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes, Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome, Hyperimmunoglobulin D Syndrome, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Muckle... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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10.0
For Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome: I am 31 years old and just started taking this medicine 10 weeks ago. I don't even know how to express the jail I was in before this medication. For the first time in 30 years I don't have to worry about what the weather will be like and being embarrassed from the bumps on my face. It sometimes doesn't even matter if it is cold, just a slight breeze or air conditioning can cause it. I have been freed from jail. More exciting is I'm able to share this with my 78 year old grandmother, my 60 year old father, uncle, my brother and hopefully with my kids one day. AMAZING! |
10.0
For Familial Mediterranean Fever: So thankful for this medicine, it is a godsend. My son suffered since he was 9 months old till they figured out he has Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) when he was 2.5. He had rashes all the time ,severe stomach pain, swollen feet, monthly visits to the ER, he stopped growing and was on steroids all this time. When they diagnosed him and started him on Ilaris it was like magic everything went away and he was a normal boy again within days, he started growing and catching up, he had energy like a normal kid ,no more rashes or fevers or visits to the ER and not even flares up. Can't be more thankful for this medicine! |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: upper respiratory tract infection, and injection site reaction. See the full Arcalyst side effects document. |
See the full Ilaris side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Arcalyst prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
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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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624 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 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 |
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A total of 338 drugs are known to interact with Arcalyst:
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A total of 338 drugs are known to interact with Ilaris:
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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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First Approval Date |
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February 27, 2008 |
June 17, 2009 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome: I was introduced to a study of Arcalyst in Columbus, Ga. in January of 2007. I was tested and found that I have Familial Cold Auto-inflammatory Syndrome which I have lived with for 55 years. This has been a terrifying disease of misery and pain. But since the Arcalyst injections, from the first one it has changed my life. I am able to work and do anything I desire pain free. I thank God everyday for Regeneron Pharmaceutical Company for this long time study and hard work they have put into this treatment. Everyone needs to try this. My daughter and grand-daughters also have the FCAS and are doing great. Thanks you for the time to express to others the importance of never giving up! Keep the faith.