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Comparing Keytruda vs Tafinlar

Keytruda

pembrolizumab

Tafinlar

dabrafenib

Prescribed for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Melanoma, Melanoma - Metastatic, Primary Mediastinal Large... more

Prescribed for Melanoma - Metastatic, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thyroid Cancer. Tafinlar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
4.2
29 Reviews

For Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Had all of the requirements - PD-L1, 90% effaced, did not have the tumor mutations, 1st line of defense. Bought in to the "wonder" drug hype and it FAIL MISERABLY. Cancer metastasized. Now being treated with chemo and responding but it's too late

1
Anonymous

For Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer We were hopeful and optimistic as my mother did not desire chemo or radiation to fight her cancer. Same day she received her first dose her heart began beating out of control. Had no family history of heart problems. Was admitted and died in hospital nine days later. Personally believe this drug took her life away sooner than the cancer would have if untreated. Miserable but quick end.

1
GoodSon
9.0
1 Reviews

For Melanoma, Metastatic Have been on Dabrafenib and Mekinist combined for 2 weeks. Melanomas have reduced in size and blood test results were good. Hoping it continues but it is only early days for me. Nausea, pain, itchiness. Taking antihistamines. Melanomas in spine so pain expected.

9
keepcalm

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Keytruda side effects document.

Common side effects include: squamous cell carcinoma, fever, and hyperglycemia.

See the full Tafinlar side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 1 powder for injection
Dosage 50 mg
Per Unit* $2,294.80
Cost* $2,294.80
View all Keytruda prices
Quantity 120 capsule
Dosage 50 mg
Per Unit* $54.42 - $67.11
Cost* $6,529.88 - $8,052.86
View all Tafinlar prices

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Generic Availability

No

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous powder for injection
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule

Brand Names

N/A

N/A

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.

624 hours

22 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (2)

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with Keytruda:

  • 3 major drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)
  • 0 moderate drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

A total of 594 drugs are known to interact with Tafinlar:

  • 84 major drug interactions (845 brand and generic names)
  • 499 moderate drug interactions (2032 brand and generic names)
  • 11 minor drug interactions (42 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Food may delay and reduce the absorption of dabrafenib, which may lead to lower blood levels of the... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

September 04, 2014

May 29, 2013

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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Consumer Resources

Professional Resources

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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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