Comparing Ipilimumab vs Pembrolizumab
Ipilimumab | Pembrolizumab |
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Ipilimumab | Pembrolizumab |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Melanoma, Colorectal Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Melanoma - Metastatic. ipilimumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Biliary Tract Tumor, Cervical Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Esophageal Carcinoma, Gastric Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Hepatocellular... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
Ipilimumab has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Pembrolizumab has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 228 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 55% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: ipilimumab side effects in more detail. |
See also: pembrolizumab side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
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. |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Yervoy | Keytruda | |
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. | ||
352.8 hours |
624 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 D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 152 drugs are known to interact with ipilimumab:
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A total of 16 drugs are known to interact with pembrolizumab:
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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. |
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 | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
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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