Comparing Dupixent vs Fasenra
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| Dupixent (dupilumab) | Fasenra (benralizumab) |
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Prescription only
Dupixent is an injection that is usually given under the skin every other week for the treatment of asthma, eczema, and some other inflammatory conditions. Injection site reactions and eye conditions... View more |
Prescription only
Fasenra is a biologic that works by blocking the action of IL-5 which is the main cytokine responsible for the survival and production of eosinophils. Fasenra may be used to treat severe eosinophilic... View more |
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| More about Dupixent (dupilumab) | More about Fasenra (benralizumab) | ||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Dupixent has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 394 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
Fasenra has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 53 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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Common side effects include:
See also: Dupixent side effects in more detail. |
See also: Fasenra side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all Dupixent prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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| 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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N/A |
360 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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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 74 drugs are known to interact with Dupixent:
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A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Fasenra:
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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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March 28, 2017 |
November 14, 2017 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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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