Comparing Kesimpta vs Ocrevus
| Kesimpta (ofatumumab) | Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) |
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| Kesimpta (ofatumumab) | Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Multiple Sclerosis. Kesimpta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Ocrevus is a CD20 monoclonal antibody that causes B-cells to self-destruct or disintegrate, reducing inflammation in people with MS. After an initial loading dose, it is given by IV infusion every... View more |
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| More about Kesimpta (ofatumumab) | More about Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Kesimpta has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 74 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Ocrevus has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 176 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% 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. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Kesimpta side effects |
View all Ocrevus side effects |
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Kesimpta prices |
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| Other ofatumumab brands include: Arzerra |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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1476 hours |
624 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. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 177 drugs are known to interact with Kesimpta:
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A total of 434 drugs are known to interact with Ocrevus:
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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March 28, 2017 |
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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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