Comparing Cyclophosphamide vs Prednisone
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Prescribed for Breast Cancer, Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia, Cancer, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Hodgkin's...
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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...
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Prescription only
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Prescription only
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Ratings & Reviews
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Side Effects
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See the full cyclophosphamide side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons
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| Quantity |
1 powder for injection |
| Dosage |
1 g |
| Per Unit* |
$231.01 |
| Cost* |
$231.01 |
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cyclophosphamide prices
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| Quantity |
10 tablet |
| Dosage |
10 mg |
| Per Unit* |
$1.07 |
| Cost* |
$10.70 |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine)
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Yes (this medicine)
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
- Intravenous powder for injection
- Intravenous solution
- Oral capsule
- Oral tablet
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- Oral solution
- Oral tablet
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Brand Names |
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N/A
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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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6.5 hours
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3.6 hours
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CSA Schedule**
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Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
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Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
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Pregnancy Category |
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See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
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Excluding First Trimester
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 308 drugs are known to interact with cyclophosphamide:
- 54 major drug interactions (171 brand and generic names)
- 224 moderate drug interactions (700 brand and generic names)
- 30 minor drug interactions (81 brand and generic names)
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A total of 517 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:
- 61 major drug interactions (174 brand and generic names)
- 417 moderate drug interactions (1624 brand and generic names)
- 39 minor drug interactions (219 brand and generic names)
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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.
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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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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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November 16, 1959
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February 21, 1955
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WADA Class
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N/A
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More Information |
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Patient resources |
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Professional Resources |
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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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