Comparing Belimumab vs Rituximab
| Belimumab | Rituximab |
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| Belimumab | Rituximab |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Lupus Erythematosus, Lupus Nephritis, Lupus. Belimumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Rituximab (brand name Rituxan) is a CD20 monoclonal antibody that causes B-cells to self-destruct or disintegrate and may be used to treat Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia... View more |
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| More about Belimumab | More about Rituximab | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Belimumab has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 66 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
Rituximab has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 168 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% 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 Belimumab side effects |
View all Rituximab side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| 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. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Benlysta | Riabni, Rituxan, Ruxience, Truxima | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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465.6 hours |
59.8 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 245 drugs are known to interact with Belimumab:
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A total of 192 drugs are known to interact with Rituximab:
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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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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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March 09, 2011 |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
| Professional Resources | ||
| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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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