Comparing Isotretinoin vs Nivolumab
Isotretinoin | Nivolumab |
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Isotretinoin | Nivolumab |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Rosacea, Acne, Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia, Granuloma Annulare, Pityriasis rubra pilaris, Melanoma - Metastatic. isotretinoin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Esophageal Carcinoma, Head and Neck Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Melanoma, Melanoma - Metastatic, Non Small... View more |
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More about Isotretinoin | More about Nivolumab | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Isotretinoin has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 1056 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Nivolumab has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 126 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: isotretinoin side effects in more detail. |
See also: nivolumab side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all isotretinoin prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Absorica, Absorica LD, Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Myorisan, Sotret, Zenatane | Opdivo | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
32 hours |
640.8 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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 133 drugs are known to interact with isotretinoin:
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A total of 16 drugs are known to interact with nivolumab:
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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 | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
May 07, 1982 |
December 22, 2014 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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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.
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