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Comparing Azathioprine vs Remicade

Azathioprine

Remicade

infliximab

Prescribed for Autoimmune Hepatitis, Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Atopic Dermatitis, Chronic Active Hepatitis, Sarcoidosis, Renal Transplant, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus... more

Prescribed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn's Disease, Crohn's Disease - Acute, Crohn's Disease - Maintenance, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis,... more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
6.4
77 Reviews

For Ulcerative Colitis This medicine seemed to work at first, the negatives ultimately were worse than the positives. It did put me down to about 4 bowel motions a day but it was at the cost of horrendous acne, terrible headaches, joint pain and fatigue. Doctor still has me on it for another autoimmune disease but keeps me at a minimum.

7
borderlineblue

For Ulcerative Colitis I was extremely sick for over 2 years and refused to take this medication due to how scared I was of the side effects. I decided it was worth the risk and started taking it. I was tired a lot the first month but after one month I felt so good! I have been on it now for about 6 months and I am doing wonderful. I think we hear a lot of the bad things online because the people who these drugs work for are out enjoying life. I hope I give some of you peace of mind.

9
Tttttttt 100
7.8
133 Reviews

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance I'M 32 AND I'VE HAD CROHNS NOW FOR 14 YEARS. REMICADE WAS A GOD SEND BUT ONLY FOR A LIMITED TIME. I STARTED OFF LIKE EVERYONE ELSE WITH I.V EVERY 8 WEEKS. THEN AFTER A COUPLE OF YEARS IT WAS WEARING OFF FASTER SO THEN EVERY 6 WEEKS. THEN EVERY 4 WEEKS THEN IT WAS BACK ON THE STEROIDS ALONG WITH THE 4 WEEK TREATMENT. WELL AFTER 6-7 YEARS ON REMICADE IT WASN'T WORKING ANYMORE. I DO RECOMMEND IT BECAUSE I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING RIGHT NOW TO GET THOSE 6 YEARS BACK BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH I WAS BECAME IMMUNE TO IT I FELT 20 TIMES BETTER THEN COMPARED TO NOW. SINCE THE REMICADE NOTHING HAS WORKED FOR ME SINCE.

8
SHERILEE

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance I am 24 and I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease a year and a half ago now. I've been receiving this infusion for the past 12 months. The relief was brilliant bar constantly catching coughs, colds and flu's but it was worth it as I could lead a normal life again. My infusions were every 8 weeks and could take anything up to 4 hours but my remission time between infusions began to steadily decrease. I have now had my 9th infusion and receive them every 5 weeks. My body has grown an immunity to the drug and my doctor is changing me onto Humira as a last resort to avoid surgery. Hope this helps somebody.

8
shanohano

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: infection, nausea, leukopenia, and vomiting.

See the full azathioprine side effects document.

Common side effects include: abdominal pain, back pain, chest pain, and nausea.

See the full Remicade side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 50 each
Dosage 50 mg
Per Unit* $0.85
Cost* $42.50
View all azathioprine prices
Quantity 1 powder for injection
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $1,227.70
Cost* $1,227.70
View all Remicade prices

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous powder for injection
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous powder for injection

Brand Names
Azasan, and Imuran Other infliximab brands include: Inflectra, Ixifi, and Renflexis

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.

2 hours

228 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (3)

FDA Alerts (6)

Drug Interactions

A total of 336 drugs are known to interact with azathioprine:

  • 38 major drug interactions (106 brand and generic names)
  • 270 moderate drug interactions (695 brand and generic names)
  • 28 minor drug interactions (106 brand and generic names)

A total of 509 drugs are known to interact with Remicade:

  • 221 major drug interactions (646 brand and generic names)
  • 273 moderate drug interactions (1506 brand and generic names)
  • 15 minor drug interactions (73 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

March 20, 1968

August 24, 1998

WADA Class

View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

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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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