Comparing Berinert vs Firazyr
BerinertC1 esterase inhibitor (human) |
Firazyricatibant |
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Prescribed for Hereditary Angioedema. Berinert may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Hereditary Angioedema. Firazyr may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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10.0
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6.3
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: headache. See the full Berinert side effects document. |
Common side effects include: hematoma at injection site, injection site reaction, urticaria at injection site, bruising at injection site, burning sensation at injection site, erythema at injection site, irritation at injection site, pain at injection site, and swelling at injection site. See the full Firazyr side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Other C1 esterase inhibitor (human) brands include: Cinryze, and Haegarda |
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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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152 hours |
1.8 hours |
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CSA ScheduleView glossary of terms. |
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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. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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C
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
C
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 67 drugs are known to interact with Berinert:
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A total of 23 drugs are known to interact with Firazyr:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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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. |
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Disease Interactions |
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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. |
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First Approval Date |
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N/A |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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For Hereditary Angioedema Firazyr stopped the swelling from HAE and also reduced the swelling within about 45 minutes. The sooner you treat with Firazyr, at the onset of symptoms, the better the result.