Kenalog-40 Alternatives Compared
Kenalog-40 | Meloxicam | Celebrex |
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Kenalog-40 triamcinolone | Meloxicam | Celebrex celecoxib |
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Prescribed for Allergic Reactions, Alopecia, Allergic Rhinitis, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Asthma, Berylliosis, Chorioditis, Chorioretinitis... View more |
Meloxicam is effective for the short-term relief of pain and inflammation associated with arthritis; however, like other NSAIDs, it has the potential to adversely affect the stomach or heart and... View more |
Celebrex is a COX-2 specific NSAID that has a lower propensity for gastrointestinal side effects than many other NSAIDs; however, it still may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic... View more |
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More about Kenalog-40 (triamcinolone) | More about Meloxicam | More about Celebrex (celecoxib) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kenalog-40 has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 67 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
Meloxicam has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 547 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Celebrex has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 202 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See the full Kenalog-40 side effects document. |
See the full meloxicam side effects document. |
Common side effects include: diarrhea, hypertension, abnormal hepatic function tests. See the full Celebrex side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all Kenalog-40 prices and generic prices |
View all meloxicam prices |
View all Celebrex prices and generic prices |
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Other triamcinolone brands include: Aristospan, Aristospan Intra-Articular, Aristospan Intralesional, Clinacort, Kenalog-10, Zilretta | Anjeso, Mobic, Vivlodex | Other celecoxib brands include: Elyxyb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
36 hours |
20 hours |
11 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. |
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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 519 drugs are known to interact with Kenalog-40:
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A total of 361 drugs are known to interact with meloxicam:
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A total of 389 drugs are known to interact with Celebrex:
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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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No known alcohol/food 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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April 13, 2000 |
December 31, 1998 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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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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