Comparing Keytruda vs Tafinlar
Keytrudapembrolizumab |
Tafinlardabrafenib |
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Prescribed for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Melanoma, Melanoma - Metastatic,... more |
Prescribed for Thyroid Cancer, Melanoma - Metastatic, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Tafinlar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Choose a suggestion belowNon-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Melanoma, Metastatic
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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4.2
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9.0
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Side Effects |
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See the full Keytruda side effects document. |
Common side effects include: squamous cell carcinoma, fever, and hyperglycemia. See the full Tafinlar side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
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Half LifeThe 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 |
22 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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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with Keytruda:
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A total of 600 drugs are known to interact with Tafinlar:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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September 04, 2014 |
May 29, 2013 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Well my mom took one dose she had been tired, not much of an appetite. Have hope this will lengthen her life. We will see her when she has her scan done, hopefully it reduces.