Burosumab Alternatives Compared
| Burosumab | Ergocalciferol | Drisdol (ergocalciferol) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, Familial Hypophosphatemia, Osteomalacia. Burosumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hypoparathyroidism, Hypocalcemia, Hypophosphatemia, Familial Hypophosphatemia, Osteomalacia, Renal Osteodystrophy, Rickets, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hypoparathyroidism, Hypocalcemia, Hypophosphatemia, Familial Hypophosphatemia, Osteomalacia, Renal Osteodystrophy, Rickets, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and... View more |
Related suggestions Familial Hypophosphatemia
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| More about Burosumab | More about Ergocalciferol | More about Drisdol (ergocalciferol) | ||||||||||||||||
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Ergocalciferol has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 32 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% 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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Lower cost generic |
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| Crysvita | Calcidol, Calciferol, Drisdol, Vitamin D2 | Other ergocalciferol brands include: Calcidol, Calciferol, Vitamin D2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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456 hours |
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N/A |
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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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A total of 18 drugs are known to interact with Burosumab:
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A total of 91 drugs are known to interact with Ergocalciferol:
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A total of 91 drugs are known to interact with Drisdol:
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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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January 11, 1941 |
January 11, 1941 |
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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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