Comparing Mepolizumab vs Nucala
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Prescribed for Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Asthma, Asthma - Maintenance. mepolizumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Nucala is a biologic that works by blocking the action of IL-5 which is the main cytokine responsible for the survival and production of eosinophils. Nucala may be used to treat severe eosinophilic... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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6.9
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6.8
For Asthma: Nucala deserves 7 stars. Nucala co-pay program should be discontinued. I have had Asthma all my life. I am 46 years old. I have also been on steroids since I was 10. I had almost immediate results after my first injection. I haven’t used my rescue inhaler once, which is unheard of. However, my blood pressure has sky rocketed. The only thing I can relate that is new, is the Nucala. Also, I was approved for their co-payment program. Don’t be fooled. They claimed to cover anything Nucala related, up to $11,000 a year. Wrong. They’ve changed their process. After being approved for the program and starting it, now they want me to pay up front and they will reimburse me after its approved. It’s been hell to get reimbursed (I haven't seen a $1) and fee’s are racking up quickly. Even the doctors office doesn’t understand their billing. To save my credit rating, I will have to pay for the fee’s and discontinue Nucala. Their co-pay program is terrible!!! Don’t be fooled! |
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Side Effects |
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See the full mepolizumab side effects document. |
See the full Nucala 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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N/A |
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Brand Names |
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Nucala |
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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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528 hours |
528 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 N
Not classified
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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November 04, 2015 |
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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
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For Asthma: I have been on Nucala for 2 years. I am 41 years old. I’ve had several sinus infections, coughing like crazy, reflux. When the Dr discovered I had Eosinophic allergic asthma, he put me on Nucala. About 10 minutes after my injection I had severe back pain & fatigue. As time goes by, I’m noticing more side effects. I’ve lost 30% of my hair. Severe dry skin on face. Arthritic pain. Headaches. Nucala has helped me tremendously, but I’m so upset about all my thinning/lost hair. I’ve had every blood test done. Thyroid checked. All good. Has to be a side effect. Everyone PLEASE REPORT ALLLLL YOUR SIDE EFFECTS!!! They need to know so many people are suffering from hair loss, joint pain, fatigue, headaches, muscle spasms, ..etc I have to meet with my Dr again to go over all this.