Comparing Cyclosporine vs Rituximab
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Prescribed for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis, Organ Transplant - Rejection Prophylaxis. May also be prescribed off label for Eczema, Crohn's Disease, Cogan's Syndrome, Pemphigoid, Ulcerative... View more |
Prescribed for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Follicular Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Microscopic polyangiitis, Pemphigus... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: hirsutism, hypertension, increased blood urea nitrogen, increased serum creatinine, nephrotoxicity, and tremor. See the full cyclosporine side effects document. |
See the full rituximab side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all cyclosporine prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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N/A | ||||||||
Brand Names |
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| Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune | Riabni, Rituxan, Ruxience, Truxima | ||||||||
Half LifeThe 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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5.6 hours |
59.8 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 674 drugs are known to interact with cyclosporine:
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A total of 129 drugs are known to interact with rituximab:
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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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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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November 14, 1983 |
November 26, 1997 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
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