Comparing Avonex vs Ocrevus
Avonex (interferon beta-1a) | Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) |
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Avonex (interferon beta-1a) | Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) |
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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
Ocrevus is a CD20 monoclonal antibody that causes B-cells to self-destruct or disintegrate, reducing inflammation in people with MS. After an initial loading dose, it is given by IV infusion every... View more |
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More about Avonex (interferon beta-1a) | More about Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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. |
Ocrevus has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 180 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% 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. | |||||||||
View all Avonex side effects |
View all Ocrevus side effects |
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Drug Class | |||||||||
Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Ocrevus prices |
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other interferon beta-1a brands include: Avonex Pen, Avonex Prefilled Syringe, Rebif, Rebif Rebidose |
N/A |
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Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
3 hours |
624 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 345 drugs are known to interact with Avonex:
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A total of 438 drugs are known to interact with Ocrevus:
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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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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
May 17, 1996 |
March 28, 2017 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
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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