Clobex Alternatives Compared
Clobex | Stelara | Tremfya |
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Clobex (clobetasol) | Stelara (ustekinumab) | Tremfya (guselkumab) |
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Prescription only
Clobex is a topical, super high-potency steroid spray that may be used to treat plaque psoriasis that affects less than 20% of the body surface area of people aged 18 and older. It should be used... View more |
Prescription only
Stelara is an immunosuppressant medication that works by binding to two inflammatory cytokines, IL-12 and IL-23, which have been identified as important contributors to chronic inflammation. Stelara... View more |
Prescription only
Tremfya is an interleukin inhibitor that may be used to treat plaque psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis in adults. People receiving Tremfya can be taught how to self-administer it every eight weeks by... View more |
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More about Clobex (clobetasol) | More about Stelara (ustekinumab) | More about Tremfya (guselkumab) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clobex has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 40 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
Stelara has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 244 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
Tremfya has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 89 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See also: Clobex side effects in more detail. |
See also: Stelara side effects in more detail. |
See also: Tremfya side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other clobetasol brands include: Clobevate, Clodan, Cormax, Cormax Scalp, Dermovate, Embeline, Embeline E, Impeklo, Impoyz, Olux, Olux-E, Temovate, Temovate Emollient, Tovet View more | Other ustekinumab brands include: Pyzchiva, Selarsdi, Wezlana |
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1291.2 hours |
432 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with Clobex:
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A total of 453 drugs are known to interact with Stelara:
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A total of 218 drugs are known to interact with Tremfya:
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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. |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
July 24, 2003 |
September 25, 2009 |
July 13, 2017 |
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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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