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Comparing Parsabiv vs Rayaldee

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Prescribed for Hyperparathyroidism Secondary to Renal Impairment. Parsabiv may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Hyperparathyroidism Secondary to Renal Impairment. Rayaldee may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

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Drug Class

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 5 mL
Dosage 5 mg/mL
Per Unit* $172.59
Cost* $862.97

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Quantity 30 capsule, extended release
Dosage 30 mcg
Per Unit* $40.23
Cost* $1,206.88

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Generic Availability

No

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule, extended release

Brand Names

N/A

N/A

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.

96 hours

528 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Summary unavailable.

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 20 drugs are known to interact with Parsabiv:

  • 19 major drug interactions (55 brand and generic names)
  • 1 moderate drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

A total of 64 drugs are known to interact with Rayaldee:

  • 8 major drug interactions (47 brand and generic names)
  • 55 moderate drug interactions (201 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

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.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

February 07, 2017

June 17, 2016

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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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.

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