Comparing Plaquenil vs Kenalog-40
Plaquenil | Kenalog-40 |
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Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) | Kenalog-40 (triamcinolone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Lupus, Lyme Disease - Arthritis, Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Malaria Prevention, Malaria. Plaquenil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Allergic Reactions, Allergic Rhinitis, Alopecia, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Bursitis, Gouty Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Asthma, Berylliosis, Chorioditis... View more |
Related suggestions Rheumatoid Arthritis
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More about Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) | More about Kenalog-40 (triamcinolone) | ||||||||||||||||
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Plaquenil has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 158 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
Kenalog-40 has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 110 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Plaquenil side effects in more detail. |
See also: Kenalog-40 side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Plaquenil prices and generic prices |
View all Kenalog-40 prices and generic prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other hydroxychloroquine brands include: Sovuna | Other triamcinolone brands include: Aristospan, Aristospan Intra-Articular, Aristospan Intralesional, Clinacort, Kenalog-10, Zilretta | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
36 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 | |||||||||||||||||
Category N
Not classified
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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 463 drugs are known to interact with Plaquenil:
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A total of 580 drugs are known to interact with Kenalog-40:
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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. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
April 18, 1955 |
February 01, 1965 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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.
Further information
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