Comparing Imuran vs Remicade
Imuranazathioprine |
Remicadeinfliximab |
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Prescribed for Autoimmune Hepatitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease, Atopic Dermatitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Takayasu's Arteritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,... more |
Prescribed for Crohn's Disease - Maintenance, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn's Disease, Crohn's Disease - Acute, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis,... more |
Choose a suggestion belowRheumatoid Arthritis
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease, Maintenance
Crohn's Disease
Crohn's Disease, Acute
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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6.1
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7.7
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: infection, leukopenia, and vomiting. See the full Imuran side effects document. |
Common side effects include: abdominal pain, back pain, chest pain, and nausea. See the full Remicade side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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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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Other azathioprine brands include: Azasan | Other infliximab brands include: Inflectra, Ixifi, Renflexis | ||||||||||||||||
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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2 hours |
228 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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 342 drugs are known to interact with Imuran:
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A total of 516 drugs are known to interact with Remicade:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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March 20, 1968 |
August 24, 1998 |
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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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Systemic Lupus Erythematosus I'm a women age 39. I've been on Imuran for over 4 yrs. Before taking Imuran I was on methotrexate and Lyrica which I had EVERY SIDE EFFECT to. But when I switched medicines and began the Imuran it was very helpful! I could tell a big difference in how I felt. I also have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis as well. Over time and up to this point I'm feeling I need something stronger or even different. I can't tell that I have any known side effects from Imuran. Doctor suggested I try Benlysta. I'm scheduled to start that in two weeks! I'm very nervous because of some of the side effects but you never know until you try! Hope this was helpful! Best of luck!