Comparing Firmagon vs Zytiga
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| Firmagon degarelix Remove Firmagon from your drug comparison | Zytiga abiraterone Remove Zytiga from your drug comparison |
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Prescribed for Prostate Cancer. Firmagon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Prostate Cancer. Zytiga may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Firmagon side effects document. |
Common side effects include: decreased serum potassium, increased serum aspartate aminotransferase, increased serum triglycerides, fluid retention, and hypokalemia. See the full Zytiga side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Firmagon prices |
View all Zytiga prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
Other abiraterone brands include: Yonsa | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe 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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1272 hours |
19 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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Firmagon:
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A total of 389 drugs are known to interact with Zytiga:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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December 24, 2008 |
April 28, 2011 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Patient resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.