Comparing Creon vs Orkambi
Creon | Orkambi |
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Creon (pancrelipase) | Orkambi (ivacaftor / lumacaftor) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Pancreatic Exocrine Dysfunction, Chronic Pancreatitis, Cystic Fibrosis. Creon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cystic Fibrosis. Orkambi may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Cystic Fibrosis
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More about Creon (pancrelipase) | More about Orkambi (ivacaftor / lumacaftor) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Creon has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 58 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Creon side effects in more detail. |
See also: Orkambi side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other pancrelipase brands include: Pancreaze, Pertzye, Viokace, Zenpep |
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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. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
26 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 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. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 26 drugs are known to interact with Creon:
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A total of 543 drugs are known to interact with Orkambi:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
July 02, 2015 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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