Prednisone Alternatives Compared
| Prednisone | Xolair (omalizumab) | Montelukast |
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| Prednisone | Xolair (omalizumab) | Montelukast |
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Prescription only
Prednisone 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
Xolair is an injectable preparation that works by preventing IgE from binding to IgE receptors on mast cells and basophils and may be used to treat allergic asthma, nasal polyps, chronic idiopathic... View more |
Prescription only
Montelukast is an oral medication that is usually taken daily for the maintenance treatment of asthma or allergic rhinitis. It will not relieve an acute asthma attack and some people may experience... View more |
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| More about Prednisone | More about Xolair (omalizumab) | More about Montelukast | ||||||||||||||||
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Prednisone has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 865 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Xolair has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 227 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Montelukast has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 572 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Rayos | Other omalizumab brands include: Omlyclo | Singulair | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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4 hours |
624 hours |
5.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 618 drugs are known to interact with Prednisone:
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A total of 27 drugs are known to interact with Xolair:
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A total of 114 drugs are known to interact with Montelukast:
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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. |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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February 21, 1955 |
June 20, 2003 |
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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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