Comparing Dexamethasone vs Adalimumab
Dexamethasone | Adalimumab |
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Dexamethasone | Adalimumab |
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Prescription only
Dexamethasone reduces inflammation and calms down an overactive immune system and is significantly more potent than prednisolone. It may be given to control inflammation associated with eye disease... View more |
Prescription only
Adalimumab is a TNF-alfa inhibitor that may be used to treat a wide range of different inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid Arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, and... View more |
Related suggestions Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Dexamethasone has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 156 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Adalimumab has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 705 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: dexamethasone side effects in more detail. |
See also: adalimumab side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all dexamethasone prices |
View all adalimumab prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
De-Sone LA, Dexabliss, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dxevo, Hemady, HiDex, TaperDex, Zcort, ZoDex View more | Abrilada, Amjevita, Cyltezo, Hadlima, Hulio, Humira, Hyrimoz, Idacio, Simlandi, Yuflyma, Yusimry View more | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
480 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 776 drugs are known to interact with dexamethasone:
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A total of 480 drugs are known to interact with adalimumab:
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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. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
October 30, 1958 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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