Comparing Enbrel vs Simponi
Enbrel | Simponi |
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Enbrel (etanercept) | Simponi (golimumab) |
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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
Prescribed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Spondyloarthritis. Simponi may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
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More about Enbrel (etanercept) | More about Simponi (golimumab) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Enbrel has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 304 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Simponi has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 117 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Enbrel side effects in more detail. |
See also: Simponi side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Enbrel prices |
View all Simponi prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other etanercept brands include: Erelzi, Eticovo | Other golimumab brands include: Simponi Aria | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
300 hours |
336 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 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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 478 drugs are known to interact with Enbrel:
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A total of 478 drugs are known to interact with Simponi:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
November 02, 1998 |
April 24, 2009 |
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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.
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