Comparing Cimzia vs Cosentyx
Cimzia | Cosentyx |
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Cimzia (certolizumab) | Cosentyx (secukinumab) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn's Disease, Crohn's Disease - Active, Crohn's Disease - Maintenance, Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis, Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic... View more |
Prescription only
Cosentyx may be used to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), and some other conditions. After an initial loading dose, Cosentyx can be... View more |
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More about Cimzia (certolizumab) | More about Cosentyx (secukinumab) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Cimzia has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 90 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Cosentyx has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 234 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Cimzia side effects in more detail. |
See also: Cosentyx side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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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. | |||||||||
336 hours |
744 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 480 drugs are known to interact with Cimzia:
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A total of 158 drugs are known to interact with Cosentyx:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
April 22, 2008 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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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