Fasenra Alternatives Compared
Fasenra | Trelegy Ellipta | Montelukast |
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Fasenra (benralizumab) | Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone / umeclidinium / vilanterol) | Montelukast |
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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 |
Prescription only
Trelegy Ellipta is approved for the once-daily treatment of adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or for adults with asthma. Trelegy Ellipta is an option for the treatment of... View more |
Prescription only
Montelukast is an oral medication that is usually taken daily for the maintenance treatment of asthma or allergic rhinitis. It will not relieve an acute asthma attack and some people may experience... View more |
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More about Fasenra (benralizumab) | More about Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone / umeclidinium / vilanterol) | More about Montelukast | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Fasenra has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 67 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Trelegy Ellipta has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 241 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Montelukast has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 561 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Fasenra side effects in more detail. |
See also: Trelegy Ellipta side effects in more detail. |
See also: montelukast 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 | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Trelegy Ellipta prices |
View all montelukast prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Singulair | ||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||
360 hours |
24 hours |
5.5 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. |
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. |
Summary unavailable. 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 6 drugs are known to interact with Fasenra:
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A total of 521 drugs are known to interact with Trelegy Ellipta:
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A total of 107 drugs are known to interact with montelukast:
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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. |
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 14, 2017 |
September 18, 2017 |
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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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