Comparing Filgrastim vs Vidaza
Filgrastim | Vidaza |
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Filgrastim | Vidaza (azacitidine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Neutropenia, Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Aplastic Anemia, Neutropenia Associated with Radiation, Neutropenia... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Vidaza may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Myelodysplastic Syndrome
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More about Filgrastim | More about Vidaza (azacitidine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Filgrastim has an average rating of 9.4 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 88% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Vidaza has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 14 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: filgrastim side effects in more detail. |
See also: Vidaza side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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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 Vidaza prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Neupogen, Nivestym, Releuko, Zarxio | Other azacitidine brands include: Onureg | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
5.8 hours |
0.82 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 168 drugs are known to interact with filgrastim:
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A total of 167 drugs are known to interact with Vidaza:
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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 | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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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