Comparing Dupixent vs Fluocinonide Topical
Dupixent | Fluocinonide topical |
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Dupixent (dupilumab) | Fluocinonide topical |
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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
Prescribed for Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatitis, Granuloma Annulare, Lichen Planopilaris, Lichen Planus, Psoriasis. fluocinonide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Related suggestions Atopic Dermatitis
Eczema
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More about Dupixent (dupilumab) | More about Fluocinonide topical | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Dupixent has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 432 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Fluocinonide topical has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 55 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Dupixent side effects in more detail. |
See also: fluocinonide topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Dupixent prices |
View all fluocinonide topical prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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Dermacin, Fluex, Fluocinonide-E, Vanos | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
N/A |
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 76 drugs are known to interact with Dupixent:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with fluocinonide topical:
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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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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
March 28, 2017 |
June 30, 1971 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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.
Further information
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