Cytoxan Alternatives Compared
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Prescribed for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Breast Cancer, Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia, Cancer, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, IgA Nephropathy... View more |
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... View more |
Prescribed for Cancer, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Neuroblastoma... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Cytoxan side effects document. |
See the full prednisone side effects document. |
See the full vincristine side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all prednisone prices |
View all vincristine prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Rayos |
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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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6.5 hours |
36 hours |
24 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 287 drugs are known to interact with Cytoxan:
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A total of 511 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:
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A total of 381 drugs are known to interact with vincristine:
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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. |
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 |
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First Approval Date |
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November 16, 1959 |
February 21, 1955 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Consumer 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.
Further information
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