Comparing Atezolizumab vs Methotrexate
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Prescribed for Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Melanoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer, Urothelial Carcinoma. atezolizumab may also be used for purposes... View more |
Methotrexate may be considered for the treatment of psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis if other treatments have failed. It may also be used in certain cancers. Side effects can be severe and... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.0
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6.7
For Rheumatoid Arthritis: I had taken MTX in past but it did not work out for me due to rash proplem caused by MTX so Doctor recommended Sulfasalazine and it worked out very good for about 4 years but the end of friendship came to us...Sulfasalazine was not effective anymore. I met a Doctor who practice natrual madicine also ER Dortor at the local hospital....He recommended 3 natrual Supplements for RA and pain( Turmeric, Wobenzym N, White Willow) and they are very effective (on me) and it is better than Chemical based medications. I have been off from those deadly medications for 5 months now. For Rheumatoid Arthritis: I have been on 15mg then 20mg for two years. Then developed constant explosive diarrhea, dizziness, and confusion. Judged to be allergic, and told to stop the medication immediately. The symptoms continue...how long before it gets better? I am not taking anything for RA right now after a week off methotrexate. |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: herpes simplex encephalitis, infection, mycobacterium infection, retroperitoneal hemorrhage, sepsis, severe infection, urinary tract infection, colitis, diarrhea, and increased thyroid stimulating hormone level. See the full atezolizumab side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: increased liver enzymes. See the full methotrexate side effects document. |
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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. |
View all methotrexate prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Brand Names |
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| Tecentriq | Methotrexate LPF Sodium, Otrexup, Rasuvo, RediTrex, Trexall, Xatmep | ||||||||
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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648 hours |
12 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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Summary unavailable. See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 109 drugs are known to interact with atezolizumab:
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A total of 589 drugs are known to interact with methotrexate:
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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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December 07, 1953 |
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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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** 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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For Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: I've been on Atezolizumab now for approx. 1year, and a half. 28 treatments (every 3 wks.) It has worked extremely well for me. Tumor on my right-side collarbone pretty much dissolved, according to last scan! Although the fatigue, joint pain, muscle aches, loss of muscle tone and worst of all-- major weight gain-- 25 lbs.! It is worth it, as I'm facing a great prognosis with Stage IV lung cancer. The weight gain is the worst!! I exercise DAILY, at my gym, 40 mins. Cardio & light weights . I wish tho, there was a way to get this weight off! I went from 120lb, lean & fit to 150lb right now! My Doc. wants to continue treatments, because I am doing well, but I am afraid to gain even more weight. Any suggestions?