Comparing Avonex vs Kesimpta
| Avonex (interferon beta-1a) | Kesimpta (ofatumumab) |
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| Avonex (interferon beta-1a) | Kesimpta (ofatumumab) |
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Prescription only
Avonex is a type of interferon beta-1a that may be used to treat adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). It is administered intramuscularly once weekly into the upper thigh. Headache, flu-like... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Multiple Sclerosis. Kesimpta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Avonex (interferon beta-1a) | More about Kesimpta (ofatumumab) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Avonex has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 46 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Kesimpta has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 81 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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View all Avonex side effects |
View all Kesimpta side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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. |
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| Other interferon beta-1a brands include: Avonex Pen, Avonex Prefilled Syringe, Rebif, Rebif Rebidose | Other ofatumumab brands include: Arzerra | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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3 hours |
1476 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 346 drugs are known to interact with Avonex:
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A total of 182 drugs are known to interact with Kesimpta:
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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. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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May 17, 1996 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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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