Comparing Dupilumab vs Prednisone
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| Dupilumab | Prednisone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Eczema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Prurigo Nodularis, Asthma, Asthma - Maintenance, Atopic Dermatitis, COPD, Urticaria. Dupilumab may also be... View more |
Prescription only
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 |
Related suggestions Atopic Dermatitis
COPD
Eczema
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| More about Dupilumab | More about Prednisone | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Dupilumab has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 527 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 869 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Dupilumab side effects |
View all Prednisone side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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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 |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Dupixent | Rayos | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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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Summary unavailable. 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. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 94 drugs are known to interact with Dupilumab:
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A total of 625 drugs are known to interact with Prednisone:
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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. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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February 21, 1955 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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1 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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