Comparing Ocrelizumab vs Rituximab
| Ocrelizumab | Rituximab |
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| Ocrelizumab | Rituximab |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Multiple Sclerosis. Ocrelizumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Rituximab (brand name Rituxan) is a CD20 monoclonal antibody that causes B-cells to self-destruct or disintegrate and may be used to treat Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia... View more |
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| More about Ocrelizumab | More about Rituximab | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Ocrelizumab has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 197 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
Rituximab has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 184 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Ocrelizumab side effects |
View all Rituximab side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Ocrevus | Riabni, Rituxan, Ruxience, Truxima | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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624 hours |
59.8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 441 drugs are known to interact with Ocrelizumab:
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A total of 199 drugs are known to interact with Rituximab:
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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 | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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March 28, 2017 |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
| Professional Resources | ||
| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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1 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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