Comparing Methotrexate vs Stelara
| Methotrexate | Stelara |
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| Methotrexate | Stelara (ustekinumab) |
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Prescription only
Methotrexate may be considered for the treatment of psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis if other treatments have failed. It may also be used in certain cancers. Side effects can be severe and... View more |
Prescription only
Stelara is an immunosuppressant medication that works by binding to two inflammatory cytokines, IL-12 and IL-23, which have been identified as important contributors to chronic inflammation. Stelara... View more |
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| More about Methotrexate | More about Stelara (ustekinumab) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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Methotrexate has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 300 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Stelara has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 227 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: methotrexate side effects in more detail. |
See also: Stelara side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all methotrexate prices |
View all Stelara prices |
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| Jylamvo, Methotrexate LPF Sodium, Otrexup, Rasuvo, RediTrex, Trexall, Xatmep |
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| 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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15 hours |
1291.2 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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 655 drugs are known to interact with methotrexate:
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A total of 420 drugs are known to interact with Stelara:
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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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December 07, 1953 |
September 25, 2009 |
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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.
Further information
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