Comparing Gilenya vs Avonex Pen
Gilenya | Avonex Pen |
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Gilenya (fingolimod) | Avonex Pen (interferon beta-1a) |
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Prescription only
Gilenya is an immunosuppressant that may be used to treat relapsing forms of MS in adults and children over the age of 10. It can increase your risk of infection and interact with multiple drugs, and... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Multiple Sclerosis. Avonex Pen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Gilenya has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 95 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Avonex Pen has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 13 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Gilenya side effects in more detail. |
See also: Avonex Pen side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other fingolimod brands include: Tascenso ODT | Other interferon beta-1a brands include: Avonex, Avonex Prefilled Syringe, Rebif, Rebif Rebidose | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
216 hours |
3 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 635 drugs are known to interact with Gilenya:
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A total of 327 drugs are known to interact with Avonex Pen:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
September 21, 2010 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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