Comparing Enbrel vs Humira
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| Enbrel (etanercept) | Humira (adalimumab) |
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Prescription only
Enbrel is a subcutaneous injection that is usually self-administered once or twice a week for inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing... View more |
Prescription only
Humira 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 |
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| More about Enbrel (etanercept) | More about Humira (adalimumab) | ||||||||||||||||
| Generic Status | |||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Enbrel has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 299 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Humira has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 655 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
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Common side effects include:
See also: Enbrel side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Humira side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Enbrel prices |
View all Humira prices and generic prices |
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| Other etanercept brands include: Erelzi, Eticovo | Other adalimumab brands include: Abrilada, Amjevita, Cyltezo, Hadlima, Hulio, Hyrimoz, Idacio, Yusimry | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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300 hours |
480 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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Category B
No proven risk in humans
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 434 drugs are known to interact with Enbrel:
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A total of 434 drugs are known to interact with Humira:
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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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November 02, 1998 |
December 31, 2002 |
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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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