Comparing Keytruda vs Tarceva
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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 |
Prescribed for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer. Tarceva may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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3.6
For Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: On Keytruda my Tumor shrunk or remained stable for 10 months. Now, after 13 months is growing slowly. I think Keytruda has kept me alive! However recent untreated side effects not addressed by my Doctors are causing grief. My joints are so inflamed I can barely stand. It’s important to be proactive with your Doctors! They’re new to these drugs also! |
8.8
For Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: In March 11, 2011 I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. My oncologist prescribed Tarceva one a day 150 mg. I had the normal side effects; diarrhea and rash. Both were controlled, the rash was treated with antibiotics and the diarrhea just went away by itself. I understand this pill is a maintenance therapy pill. It seems to work well on me. Tomorrow, April 18 is my appointment, had an X-ray yesterday. I still have to know the outcome, but I am already feeling well. I had toracentesis before my diagnosis due to pleural effusion. Reading the posts here in this site gives me positive hope that Tarceva works well for patient's with NSCLC. For Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: To me Tarceva is a wonder pill which shrunk my cancer cells by 50% in a 3 month period. |
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See the full Keytruda side effects document. |
Common side effects include: infection, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, dyspnea, keratoconjunctivitis, nausea, pruritus, skin rash, stomatitis, anorexia, and xeroderma. See the full Tarceva side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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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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36.2 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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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 13 drugs are known to interact with Keytruda:
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A total of 174 drugs are known to interact with Tarceva:
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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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September 04, 2014 |
November 18, 2004 |
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WADA ClassView 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.
Further information
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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.