Comparing Keytruda vs Pembrolizumab
| Keytruda | Pembrolizumab |
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| Keytruda (pembrolizumab) | Pembrolizumab |
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Prescription only
Keytruda is a type of immunotherapy that helps boost the immune system's response against cancer. It may be used to treat many different types of cancer in adults and children and is given by... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Endometrial Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Esophageal Carcinoma, Gastric Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma... View more |
Related suggestions Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
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| More about Keytruda (pembrolizumab) | More about Pembrolizumab | ||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Keytruda has an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from a total of 165 ratings on Drugs.com. 26% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 68% reported a negative effect. |
Pembrolizumab has an average rating of 3.7 out of 10 from a total of 175 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 65% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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See also: Keytruda side effects in more detail. |
See also: pembrolizumab side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all Keytruda prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
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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. | |||||||||
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624 hours |
624 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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 14 drugs are known to interact with Keytruda:
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A total of 14 drugs are known to interact with pembrolizumab:
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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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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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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