IPlex Alternatives Compared
| IPlex (mecasermin rinfabate) | Increlex (mecasermin) | Mecasermin |
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| IPlex (mecasermin rinfabate) | Increlex (mecasermin) | Mecasermin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Primary IGF-1 Deficiency. IPlex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Primary IGF-1 Deficiency. Increlex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Primary IGF-1 Deficiency. Mecasermin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| Generic Availability | ||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||
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N/A |
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||
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N/A |
Increlex | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||
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16.1 hours |
5.8 hours |
5.8 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. |
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 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 | ||||||||||
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A total of 24 drugs are known to interact with IPlex:
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A total of 24 drugs are known to interact with Increlex:
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A total of 24 drugs are known to interact with Mecasermin:
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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. |
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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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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December 12, 2005 |
August 30, 2005 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||
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N/A |
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||||||||||
** 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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