Comparing Nivolumab vs Zelboraf
Nivolumab | Zelboraf |
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Nivolumab | Zelboraf (vemurafenib) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Esophageal Carcinoma, Head and Neck Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Melanoma, Melanoma - Metastatic, Non-Small... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Erdheim-Chester Disease, Melanoma - Metastatic. Zelboraf may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Nivolumab | More about Zelboraf (vemurafenib) | ||||||||
Generic Status | |||||||||
No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Nivolumab has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 123 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
Zelboraf has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: nivolumab side effects in more detail. |
See also: Zelboraf side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Zelboraf prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Opdivo |
N/A |
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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. | |||||||||
640.8 hours |
120 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 16 drugs are known to interact with nivolumab:
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A total of 600 drugs are known to interact with Zelboraf:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
December 22, 2014 |
August 17, 2011 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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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