Comparing Prednisolone vs Rituximab
Prednisolone | Rituximab |
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Prednisolone | Rituximab |
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Prescription only
Prednisolone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
Prescription only
Rituximab 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 (CLL), rheumatoid... View more |
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More about Prednisolone | More about Rituximab | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Prednisolone has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 48 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
Rituximab has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 147 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: prednisolone side effects in more detail. |
See also: rituximab side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all prednisolone prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Millipred, Millipred DP, Orapred ODT, PediaPred | Riabni, Rituxan, Ruxience, Truxima | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
4 hours |
59.8 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 589 drugs are known to interact with prednisolone:
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A total of 170 drugs are known to interact with rituximab:
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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 | |||||||||
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
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N/A |
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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.
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