Comparing CellCept vs Prednisone
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| CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) | Prednisone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Organ Transplant - Rejection Prophylaxis. CellCept may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
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| More about CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) | More about Prednisone | ||||||||||||||||
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CellCept has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 35 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 856 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: CellCept side effects in more detail. |
See also: prednisone side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all CellCept prices |
View all prednisone prices |
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| Other mycophenolate mofetil brands include: Myhibbin | Rayos | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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18 hours |
4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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 D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 325 drugs are known to interact with CellCept:
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A total of 592 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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May 03, 1995 |
February 21, 1955 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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