Comparing Ibrutinib vs Rituxan
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Prescribed for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Waldenström Macroglobulinemia, Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Graft-versus-host disease. ibrutinib may also be used for purposes... View more |
Rituxan is a CD20 monoclonal antibody that causes B-cells to self-destruct or disintegrate and may be used to treat Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), rheumatoid... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: infection, anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, bruise, and cytopenia. See the full ibrutinib side effects document. |
See the full Rituxan side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Rituxan prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Imbruvica | Other rituximab brands include: Riabni, Ruxience, Truxima | ||||||||
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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6 hours |
59.8 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 D
Positive evidence of risk
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 |
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A total of 384 drugs are known to interact with ibrutinib:
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A total of 132 drugs are known to interact with Rituxan:
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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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November 13, 2013 |
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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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Consumer 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
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