Comparing Intron A vs Pentostatin
| Intron A (interferon alfa-2b) | Pentostatin |
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| Intron A (interferon alfa-2b) | Pentostatin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Angioblastoma, Condylomata Acuminata, Conjunctival Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, Hairy Cell Leukemia, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Immune... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hairy Cell Leukemia. Pentostatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Hairy Cell Leukemia
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| More about Intron A (interferon alfa-2b) | More about Pentostatin | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Intron A has an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 25% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 75% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Pentostatin side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
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N/A |
Nipent | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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3 hours |
15 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 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 | ||
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A total of 263 drugs are known to interact with Intron A:
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A total of 245 drugs are known to interact with Pentostatin:
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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. |
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 | ||
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N/A |
October 11, 1991 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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1 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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